Using VMware Player 
Using VMware Player
Contents
Important Notes
2
Basics, Tips and Tricks
3
4
5
6
7
Opening and Existing Virtual Machine
Virtual Machine Settings
Adjust VM Memory
Change Network Adapter Settings
Sharing Data Between the Host Computer and the VM
Switching USB Drive Between Host and VM
Mapping Shared Folders Between the Host and VM
8
10
Advanced Use
Accessing Virtual Machine BIOS
Accessing Virtual Machine Boot Menu
Accessing Safe Mode in Windows Virtual Machines
13
15
17
Creating a New Virtual Machine for Microsoft Operating Systems
19
Creating a New Virtual Machine for Linux Operating Systems
30
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Important Notes
Be sure to always shut down the operating system in the virtual machine just as you normally should to turn off a computer. Just closing the program will cause it to save the virtual machine state
(similar to sleep or hibernate) which can potentially cause problems.
Be sure you double check the location of the virtual machine before you install it. By default, it will want to install to the local computer. If you do not change this, you will only be able to access it from that computer and will have to reinstall again to use anywhere else. So, save yourself some time and headaches by ensuring this is correct the first time.
When you are working inside the virtual machine, it has “captured” the mouse and keyboard into that virtual machine. If you need to work outside the virtual machine again without shutting it down, press Ctrl+Alt.
If you need to use the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination inside the virtual machine, press Ctrl+Alt+Insert
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Basics, Tips, & Tricks
Virtualization and VMware Player
Virtualization offers the ability to run one or more operating systems within another operating system through virtualizing the computing environment. The IT industry is heavily embracing virtualization as it allows space saving and cost
Contents
Important Notes
2
Basics, Tips and Tricks
3
4
5
6
7
Opening and Existing Virtual Machine
Virtual Machine Settings
Adjust VM Memory
Change Network Adapter Settings
Sharing Data Between the Host Computer and the VM
Switching USB Drive Between Host and VM
Mapping Shared Folders Between the Host and VM
8
10
Advanced Use
Accessing Virtual Machine BIOS
Accessing Virtual Machine Boot Menu
Accessing Safe Mode in Windows Virtual Machines
13
15
17
Creating a New Virtual Machine for Microsoft Operating Systems
19
Creating a New Virtual Machine for Linux Operating Systems
30
Page 2
Important Notes
Be sure to always shut down the operating system in the virtual machine just as you normally should to turn off a computer. Just closing the program will cause it to save the virtual machine state
(similar to sleep or hibernate) which can potentially cause problems.
Be sure you double check the location of the virtual machine before you install it. By default, it will want to install to the local computer. If you do not change this, you will only be able to access it from that computer and will have to reinstall again to use anywhere else. So, save yourself some time and headaches by ensuring this is correct the first time.
When you are working inside the virtual machine, it has “captured” the mouse and keyboard into that virtual machine. If you need to work outside the virtual machine again without shutting it down, press Ctrl+Alt.
If you need to use the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination inside the virtual machine, press Ctrl+Alt+Insert
Page 3
Basics, Tips, & Tricks
Virtualization and VMware Player
Virtualization offers the ability to run one or more operating systems within another operating system through virtualizing the computing environment. The IT industry is heavily embracing virtualization as it allows space saving and cost