Virtualization

Converting a VMware VMX file for use in VirtualBox

In the previous article we created a virtual machine from a legacy windows 2000 computer to be able to run it on a newer...

Creating a Virtual Machine out of a Windows 2000 system

Everyone still has that needed legacy software or software platform that was used on Windows NT, 2000, XP etc. and it is still needed...

Virtual Machine Overview and Options

If you maintained hardware for a Distributed Control System in the 1970’s through 2000’s, and yes some are still running to this day, you...

How to create a Windows 10 Pro Virtual Machine using VMware Workstation (M4E21)

In this episode I'll walk you through creating a Windows 10 Virtual Machine using VMware Workstation (Episode 21 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) If...

Creating a Windows 10 VM Using VMware Workstation

In this article I'll walk you through creating a Windows 10 Virtual Machine using VMware Workstation. Step 1) The first step is to open VMware...

VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP (M2E18)

See the VMware Workstation settings Shawn used with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP in episode 18 of The Automation Minute Season 2. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you...

My Virtual PC Won’t Find My Host’s Activations

When using Windows XP Mode which we discussed earlier this week here, or other virtualization solutions like VMware Workstation which we covered last week here, it's very...

How To Get Up And Running With Windows XP Mode

So you've received a new laptop running Windows 7 Professional, but still need to run legacy XP programs? Well, you're in luck. Microsoft makes available to you free...

Insights Inbox: How do I get started with VMware?

In today's edition of "Insight's Inbox" we answer a reader's question on how to get started with VMware Workstation. Reader Question: I'm new to PLC programming and your...

Cloning Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation (M11)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 12, we show you how to clone virtual machines in VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed...

Activating your OS in VMware Workstation (M11)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 11, we walk you through activating your VMware Workstation VM's operating system. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed...

VMware Workstation Snapshots (M10)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 10, we show you how to take snapshots in VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this...

Enable Folder Sharing in VMware Workstation (M09)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 9, we show you how to enable folder sharing in VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed...

Installing VMware Tools (M08)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 8, we show you how to install VMware Tools. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please...

Updating VMware Workstation (M07)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 7, we walk you through updating VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give...

Navigating VMware Workstation (M06)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 6, we show you some basic navigation in VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content,...

Creating a Windows XP Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation (M05)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 5, we show you how to create a Windows XP Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️ ...

Opening VMware Workstation for the first time (M04)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 4, we open VMware Workstation for the first time. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please...

Installing VMware Workstation (M03)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 3, we show you how to install VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please...

How to get VMware Workstation (M02)

In The Automation Minute, Episode 2, we show you how to get VMware Workstation. Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please...