How to Install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation 17 Pro

Microsoft has set a date of June 24 for the release of the next version of Windows, said to be called Windows 11. So, if you want to test and use it then it’s better to install it on a virtual machine like VMware Workstation. Meanwhile, in this guide, you’re going to learn how to install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 17.

Windows 11

The new Windows 11 Start menu and user interface are quite similar to those present in Windows 10X. Microsoft was working on making Windows more user-friendly for dual-screen computers before abandoning the project in favor of Windows 11. The most noticeable visual modifications may be noticed along the taskbar. The program icons have been centered here, the tray area has been tidied up, and a new Start button and menu have been added.

This new Start menu is a simpler version of the one seen in Windows 10, but it does not have Live Tiles. Pinnable applications recently used files, and the option to swiftly shut down or restart Windows 11 devices are all included. It’s a lot more straightforward than what’s available in Windows 10 right now.

If you don’t want the program icons and Start menu to be centered, you can drag them all back to the left. When combined with the dark mode, Windows 11 begins to resemble a more polished version of Windows 10 rather than anything entirely new. To know more about Windows 11 click here.

Windows 11 Features:

• The new Start Menu, Taskbar, and search

• New animations

• A new way to multitask with windows

• Improved touch controls

• Fresh new sounds

• Dark mode

• Rounded corners

• Refreshed Action Center

• New icons

• New ways to manage virtual desktops

• Widgets

Required Files

• VMware Workstation
• Windows 11 ISO Image File

Install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation

Here are the steps to install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation:

Step 1. Install VMware Workstation 17 Pro

VMware Workstation Pro is a piece of software that helps you run various operating systems on a single desktop machine without having to install them. This method allows engineers, teachers, and businesses to test applications on their devices without the need for several machines to manage various procedures. It also creates the ideal environment for cloud and platform testing.

VMware has a long history of creating virtualization applications for both students and businesses. They update their software so much that it’s difficult to pinpoint the most recent edition and they’re always modernizing to keep up with the times. The workstation offers a sandbox system in which you can test and allow whatever you’re working on to function under different circumstances. On both Linux and Windows, the software runs smoothly.

Steps to install VMWare Workstation 17 Pro:

• Click on the VMware install file and select Next.
• Check the box next to I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
• Click Next and Next on the upcoming screens.
• Finally, click Install and Finish.

Step 2. Create Windows 11 Virtual Machine

Open VMware and then select Create a New Virtual Machine.

Select Typical (recommended) and click Next.

Select I will install the operating system later and then select Next.

Select Microsoft Windows and select Windows 11 x64 next to the Version. Click Next.

Give a name to your virtual machine like Windows 11 and click Next.

Select Only the files needed to support a TPM option and then type a password. Click Next.

Allocate disk size. Make sure to allocate over 60 GB of disk space. Select Store virtual disk as a single file and click Next.

Select Customize Hardware.

Go to Memory and select at least 4 GB or more than that.

Go to the Processors and select more than 2 Processors.

Select CD/DVD/ (SATA), Select Use ISO image file, and then click Browse.

Select Windows 11 ISO image and click Open.

Finally, click Close and Finish.

Step 3. Start Windows 11 Virtual Machine

Select Power on this virtual machine.

Select the language and click Next.

Click Install Now.

Select I don’t have a product key.

Select your Windows 11 Edition and click Next.

Accept the license terms and click Next.

Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

Now, click Next.

Now, for wait the installation to be completed.

Step 4. Complete Basic Settings

1. Select your region and click Yes.
2. Select the Keyboard layout and click Yes.
3. If you want another layout, click Add layout otherwise Skip it.
4. Type a device name and click Next.
5. Select Set up for personal use and click Next.
6. Add your Microsoft account and click Next.
7. Create PIN.
8. Choose your privacy settings for your device and click Accept.
9. Customize your experience.
10. Finally, Windows 11 is successfully installed on the VMware Workstation 17 Pro.

That’s it. This is how you can install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation 17 Pro. 

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