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Converting a VMware VMX file for use in VirtualBox

Brandon Cooper -
In the previous article we created a virtual machine from a legacy windows 2000 computer to be able to run it on a newer PC using VMWare Workstation. This allowed us to support this system for many years to come, instead of relying on the older hardware to keep performing. In...

Creating a Virtual Machine out of a Windows 2000 system

Brandon Cooper -
Everyone still has that needed legacy software or software platform that was used on Windows NT, 2000, XP etc. and it is still needed to configure a legacy support system that you are still hoping to maintain. Maybe you're even hoping that the twenty-year old computer, that is barely running,...

Virtual Machine Overview and Options

Brandon Cooper -
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 were accustomed to maintaining power supplies as well as proprietary custom boards that ran proprietary operating systems. In the early 2000’s (late 80's / early 90's...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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:) [vimeo 468361772 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons...

Creating a Windows 10 VM Using VMware Workstation

Shawn Tierney -
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 Workstation, which can be purchased here: Note: The free "Player" version is available here for non-commercial, personal and home use, and is limited to running a...

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

Shawn Tierney -
See the VMware Workstation settings Shawn used with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP in episode 18 of The Automation Minute Season 2. [vimeo 468294506 w=640 h=360]

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

Shawn Tierney -
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 common to want the virtual PC to share our FactoryTalk Activations installed on our Host OS. And the easiest way to do that is to either add our Host...

How To Get Up And Running With Windows XP Mode

Shawn Tierney -
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 of charge a Windows XP virtual machine, and in today's article we'll show you how to get it up and running. Part 1: Downloading and installing Windows Virtual PC Our...

Insights Inbox: How do I get started with VMware?

Shawn Tierney -
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 article about VMware has peaked my interest. Do you have any additional information about setting up VMware, such as going through the actual setup process? Insight's Answer: First, thank you for...

Cloning Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation (M11)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 12, we show you how to clone virtual machines in VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468138186 w=640 h=360]

Activating your OS in VMware Workstation (M11)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 11, we walk you through activating your VMware Workstation VM's operating system. [vimeo 468136879 w=640 h=360]

VMware Workstation Snapshots (M10)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 10, we show you how to take snapshots in VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468136164 w=640 h=360]

Enable Folder Sharing in VMware Workstation (M09)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 9, we show you how to enable folder sharing in VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468135927 w=640 h=360]

Installing VMware Tools (M08)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 8, we show you how to install VMware Tools. [vimeo 468134136 w=640 h=360]

Updating VMware Workstation (M07)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 7, we walk you through updating VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468134049 w=640 h=360]

Navigating VMware Workstation (M06)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 6, we show you some basic navigation in VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468133875 w=640 h=360]

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

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 5, we show you how to create a Windows XP Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468133743 w=640 h=360]

Opening VMware Workstation for the first time (M04)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 4, we open VMware Workstation for the first time. [vimeo 468173869 w=640 h=360]

Installing VMware Workstation (M03)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 3, we show you how to install VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468133502 w=640 h=360]

How to get VMware Workstation (M02)

Shawn Tierney -
In The Automation Minute, Episode 2, we show you how to get VMware Workstation. [vimeo 468133396 w=640 h=360]

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