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1. Introduction to VMware 16.1.1
1. Introduction to VMware 16.1.1
VMware 16.1.1 is a very powerful virtualization software that allows users to create and run multiple virtual machines (Virtual Machine) on one computer, which is equivalent to having multiple servers. These virtual machines can simulate an independent operating system and hardware environment, enabling users to run multiple operating systems and applications simultaneously on a single computer.
Some key features and capabilities of VMware 16.1.1:
1. Multi-platform support: VMware 16.1.1 can run on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Mac and Linux.
2. Virtual Machine Management: It provides an intuitive user interface that allows users to easily create, configure and manage virtual machines.
3. Compatibility: VMware 16.1.1 supports various operating systems including Windows, Linux, MacOS and many others.
4. Snapshot and restore: Users can create snapshots of virtual machines so that they can be quickly restored to a previous state if needed.
5. Network configuration: Users can customize the network settings of the virtual machine, including network connection type, IP address and port forwarding, etc.
6. Share files and folders: Users can easily share files and folders between hosts and virtual machines.
7. Virtual machine cloning and migration: Users can clone and migrate virtual machines, moving them from one computer to another conveniently.
8. Advanced features: VMware 16.1.1 also provides some advanced features, such as virtual network editor, virtual disk editor, and virtual machine monitoring tools.
The following editor will introduce you to the Windows 11 operating system installation VMware 16.1.1 graphic tutorial, I hope it can be helpful to everyone!
2. Installation Tutorial
2.1 Install the virtual machine
1. Right-click [VMware16.1.1] and select [Extract to VMware16.1.1].
2. Open the decompressed folder, right-click [VMware-workstation-full-16.1.1-17801498] and select [Run as administrator].
3. Click [Next].
4. Check [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and click [Next].
5. Click [Change...].
6. Modify the C in the path address of the "folder name" to change the installation location (for example: changing C to D means installing to the D drive), and click [OK].
7. Click [Next].
8. Uncheck [Check at startup...] and [Join VMware...], and click [Next].
9. Click [Next].
10. Click [Install].
11. Software installation...
12. Click [License].
11. Enter the license key [ZF3R0-FHED2-M80TY-8QYGC-NPKYF] (you can enter any set below), and click [Input].
ZF3R0-FHED2-M80TY-8QYGC-NPKYF
YF390-0HF8P-M81RQ-2DXQE-M2UT6
ZF71R-DMX85-08DQY-8YMNC-PPHV8
13. After the installation is complete, click [Finish].
14. Double-click the [VMware Workstation Pro] icon on the desktop to start the software.
15. The installation is successful.
2.2 Install the operating system on the virtual machine
1. Double-click the [VMware Workstation Pro] icon on the desktop to start the software.
2. Click [Create a new virtual machine].
3. Select [Custom] and click [Next].
4. Click [Next].
5. Select [Install the operating system later] and click [Next].
6. Select the version (windows 10 x64), and click [Next].
7. You can modify the name and location of the virtual machine by yourself (modify the C character in the figure below to modify the installation location of the virtual machine, and change C to D to indicate the installation to the D drive), click [Next].
8. Select [UEFI] and click [Next].
9. Select the number of processors and cores (recommended: 2/4), and click [Next].
10. Pull to select the memory of the virtual machine (2G or more is recommended), and click [Next]
11. Keep the default and click [Next].
12. Keep the default and click [Next].
13. Keep the default and click [Next].
14. Select the disk size (minimum 60G), and click [Next].
15. Click Browse to change the disk file (it is recommended to choose a non-C drive), and click [Next].
16. Click [Finish].
17. Double-click [Edit Virtual Machine Settings].
18. Click [Options] - [Access Control], click [Encryption].
19. Set a password and click [Encryption].
20. Go back and click - [Hardware] - [Add].
21. Select [Trusted Platform Module] and click [Finish].
22. Go back to click-Hardware-CD/DVD--Use ISO image file-Browse (select the downloaded Win11 image), and click [OK].
23. Click [Start Virtual Machine].
24. Select [China] and click [Yes].
25. Select the input method (Pinyin or Wubi), and click [Yes].
26. Click [Skip].
27. Click [Accept].
28. Enter the computer name (you can set it yourself), and click [Next].
29. Enter the name and click [Next].
30. Set the computer password (directly click the next page to indicate that there is no need to set a password), and click [Next Page].
31. Click [Next].
32. Click [Accept].
33. Drag the downloaded [Decompression Tool] and [Activation Tool] into the virtual machine.
34. Install decompression software:
①Double-click [Decompression Tool], click [Install].
②Click [OK].
③Click [Finish].
35. Activate the system:
① Right-click [Activate Tool], select [Show More Options], and select [Extract to current folder].
②Right click on the decompressed [License] and select [Run as administrator].
③ Click [Digital Activation], click [Digital License Activation].
④System activation...
⑤Activation is successful, click [OK].
36. Create [Computer, Control Panel] desktop shortcut:
① Right-click on a blank space on the desktop and select [Personalize].
② Click [Personalization], click [Theme].
③Click [Desktop Icon Settings].
④ Check [Computer] and [Control Panel], and click [OK].
37. The installation is successful!
