{"id":1574,"date":"2021-12-16T13:09:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T10:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/27\/how-to-create-a-windows-10-vm-in-vmware-on-linux\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/27\/how-to-create-a-windows-10-vm-in-vmware-on-linux\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T10:09:49","slug":"how-to-create-a-windows-10-vm-in-vmware-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1574-how-to-create-a-windows-10-vm-in-vmware-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a Windows 10 VM in VMware on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you want to set up a Windows 10 virtual machine in VMware Workstation 16 on your Linux PC, but find it too complicated and can\u2019t figure it out? If so, this guide is for you! Follow along as we show you how to set up a Windows 10 VM in VMware!<\/p>\n

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Before we begin<\/h2>\n

In this guide, we go over how to set up Windows 10 as a virtual machine in VMware Workstation 16. For this reason, you\u2019ll need to download and install VMware Workstation 16 to follow along with this tutorial.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re using a later release of VMware on your PC, please upgrade to the newest version. If you\u2019re on Ubuntu, we\u2019ve written an excellent, easy-to-understand guide on how to install VMware Workstation 16 on Ubuntu. Follow it to get VMware Workstation 16 on Ubuntu.<\/p>\n

Those on Linux but not on Ubuntu, head over to VMware.com and download the latest installer to get the app working.<\/p>\n

Downloading Windows 10 to Linux<\/h2>\n

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Before you can create a VM in VMware Workstation 16 of Windows 10, you\u2019ll need to download a Windows 10 ISO to Linux. Thankfully, Microsoft gives out its operating system free of charge, although you\u2019ll need to purchase a license to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n

To get your hands on Windows 10 for VMware, you\u2019ll need to head over to Microsoft.com, on the Windows 10 ISO page. On the ISO page, look for the \u201cSelect edition\u201d area.<\/p>\n

In the \u201cSelect edition\u201d area, click on the drop-down menu. Once you\u2019ve clicked on the dropdown menu, select \u201cWindows 10\u201d under the \u201cWindows 10 October 2020 Update\u201d section.<\/p>\n

After selecting \u201cWindows 10\u201d in the drop-down menu, click on the blue \u201cConfirm\u201d button to confirm the choice you\u2019ve made. As soon as you\u2019ve selected the \u201cConfirm\u201d button, the \u201cSelect the product language\u201d section will appear.<\/p>\n

In the \u201cSelect the product language\u201d section, find the \u201cChoose one\u201d drop-down menu, and click on it. After that, select the language you speak and click on the \u201cConfirm\u201d button to confirm your choice.<\/p>\n

Upon selecting your language, two download options will appear. These download options are \u201c32-bit Download,\u201d and \u201c64-bit Download.\u201d For most VMware users, the 64-bit option is best. However, if you require 32-bit, select that instead.<\/p>\n

When you click on a download button on the Windows 10 ISO page, your browser will begin to download a Windows 10 ISO file. This ISO file is roughly about 5.8 GB in size, so it may take a bit of time to complete.<\/p>\n

When the download process is complete, move on to the next section of the guide.<\/p>\n

Creating the new Windows 10 VM on Linux<\/h2>\n

To create the new Windows 10 VM on Linux, start by opening up VMware Workstation 16 on the Linux desktop. You can do this by searching for \u201cVMware Workstation\u201d in the app menu. Once the app window is open, follow along with the step-by-step instructions below to get your Windows 10 VM set up.<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> In the \u201cHome\u201d tab, locate the \u201cCreate a New Virtual Machine\u201d button, and select it with the mouse. By selecting this option, you\u2019ll start the VM creation wizard.<\/p>\n

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Inside the VM creation wizard, select \u201cTypical (recommended)\u201d, and click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue to the next page in the guide.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Locate the \u201cUse ISO image\u201d option, and select it with the mouse. After that, click on \u201cBrowse,\u201d to open up the Linux file browser window. Then, browse for the Windows 10 ISO file you downloaded previously.<\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> On the next page, enter the Windows 10 product key (if you have one.) Then, under \u201cVersion of Windows to install,\u201d select the version of Windows 10 you prefer to install.<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Under \u201cPersonalize Windows,\u201d enter your full name (First and Last), as well as your password. You\u2019ll also need to enter your password a second time in the \u201cConfirm\u201d box.<\/p>\n

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When you\u2019ve personalized Windows, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button.<\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/strong> You must name your VM. By default, VMware Workstation 16 will suggest a name. Leave it blank, or enter your own name for the Windows 10 VM. When done, select the \u201cNext\u201d button.<\/p>\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Select the \u201cStore virtual disk as a single file\u201d. Then, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to confirm your Windows 10 VM\u2019s drive type. On the next page, click on the \u201cFinish\u201d button to finish creating the VM.<\/p>\n

When you click on the \u201cFinish\u201d button, VMware will create your disk and finalize your VM. When the finalization is complete, it will automatically open up the Windows 10 VM in VMware Workstation.<\/p>\n

Installing Windows 10 in a VM<\/h2>\n

Once the Windows 10 VM is created in VMware Workstation 16, the hard part is over. From here, you must go through the Windows 10 installation. Luckily, since everything was filled out beforehand (user, product key, etc.), you don\u2019t have to do anything.<\/p>\n

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Simply sit back and allow the VMware Workstation app to go through the Windows 10 installation process. Be patient, as it may take a bit of time. When the process is complete, you\u2019ll be ready to use your Windows 10 VM in VMware 16 on Linux!<\/p>\n

Need to run Ubuntu in a virtual machine? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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