Create a New Virtual Machine With VMware's Fusion

Select the operating system you want to run on your new virtual machine. You have a wide range of operating systems to choose from, including Windows, Linux, NetWare, and Sun Solaris, as well as a wide range of operating system versions. This guide assumes that you plan to install Windows Vista, but the instructions will work for any OS.

Select an Operating System

1. Use the dropdown menu to select an operating system. The choices are:
   
   
   • Microsoft Windows
     
     
   • Linux
     
     
   • Novell NetWare
     
     
   • Sun Solaris
     
     
   • Other
     
     
2. Select 'Microsoft Windows' from the dropdown menu.
   
   
3. Select Vista as the version of Windows to install on your new virtual machine.
   
   
4. Click the ‘Continue’ button.
   
   

• Get Ready to Create a New Virtual Machine With Fusion
• Create a New Virtual Machine With VMware's Fusion
• Select an Operating System for Your New Virtual Machine
• Select a Name and Location for Your New Virtual Machine
• Select Virtual Hard Disk Options
• Use the Easy Install Option
• Save Your New Virtual Machine and Install Windows Vista