If you want to learn how to set VMware to boot from ISO image file, you will find the answer in the article. In the following part, this text will explain the steps for making a VMware boot from ISO image file in detail for your better understanding.

Steps to Set VMware to Boot from ISO Image File:

1. Open VMware Workstation, right-click a VMware ( here referred to Windows 7) and choose Settings, as exhibited in the screen shot below.

right click windows 7 and select settings

2. Select CD/DVD (IDE) in the Hardware menu, choose Connected, Connect at power on and Use ISO image file, then click Browse searching for the right file and hit OK.

select the iso image

3. Select VM, point at Power and hit Power On to BIOS, as the following screen shot shows.

choose power on to bios in vm

4. Select Boot by → key and move CD-ROM Drive to the first order by + key as the BIOS Setup Utility interface appears.

set cd rom drive as first order

5. Press F10 to save configuration changes and hit Enter to choose Yes and exit.

hit yes to save changes

6. Select a Windows system and an user, and then click Reset Password to set a new code. Or click Add User to create a new user and password. After setting, hit Reboot.

vmware is booted from iso image file

After taking the 6 steps above, the VMware is successfully booted from the ISO image file.

 

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