vmware workstation pro 15.5 virtual machine compatibility

Installing Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 15.5: Ensuring Virtual Machine Compatibility

As technology continues to advance, the need for virtual machines has become increasingly important. VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 is one of the most popular and powerful virtual machine software available in the market. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 while ensuring maximum compatibility.

Before we begin, it's essential to have the necessary prerequisites ready. This includes downloading the Windows 11 ISO image from Microsoft and having a valid license key. If you haven't already, follow the official guide provided by Microsoft to download the Windows 11 ISO image.

Once you have the ISO image, open VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 and click on 'File' followed by 'New Virtual Machine' or press CTRL+N on your keyboard. This will initiate the process of creating a new virtual machine.

In the new virtual machine wizard, select 'Custom (advanced)' instead of the typical option. This will provide us with more flexibility in configuring our virtual machine to ensure maximum compatibility.

Next, click on 'Next' and then select 'Windows 11' as the guest operating system. You may need to choose your version under hardware compatibility if you are running an older version of VMware Workstation Pro.

Now, it's time to attach the Windows 11 ISO image to the virtual machine. Click on 'Installer disk image file (iso)' and select the downloaded Windows 11 ISO image. Make sure to choose the correct location for the virtual machine.

After selecting the ISO image, click on 'Next' and then configure your virtual machine settings as desired. You may need to adjust the RAM, CPU, and storage depending on your system requirements.

Once you have configured your virtual machine settings, click on 'Finish' to create the new virtual machine. Now, you are ready to begin the Windows 11 installation process within VMware Workstation Pro 15.5.

To install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 with TPM and secure boot enabled, follow these additional steps:

1. Open VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 and select the newly created virtual machine.

2. Click on 'Play virtual machine' to power on the virtual machine.

3. Follow the installation wizard to install Windows 11.

4. During the installation process, ensure that TPM is enabled and secure boot is set to 'UEFI firmware settings'.

By following these steps, you can successfully install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 with maximum compatibility. If you are interested in using Hyper-V as the hypervisor and installing Windows 11 within it, you can follow our separate article on how to do that.

In this article, we have demonstrated the process of installing Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 while ensuring virtual machine compatibility. Whether you're a developer, IT professional, or simply someone interested in exploring different operating systems, VMware Workstation Pro 15.5 is an excellent tool for creating and managing virtual machines.

For those who prefer alternative hypervisors, we have also tested Windows 11 on KVM with Ubuntu and found it to be working seamlessly. If you're interested in learning more about installing Windows 11 on other platforms, feel free to check out our separate articles.

Vmware workstation pro 15.5 virtual machine compatibility