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Installing Software in a Virtual Machine
Installing software in a virtual machine is just like installing it on a physical computer.
For example, to install software in a Windows virtual machine, take the following
steps:
1. Be sure you have started the virtual machine and, if necessary, logged on. In the
console window, check VM > Removable Devices to be sure the virtual
machine has access to the CD-ROM drive and, if needed, the floppy drive.
2. Insert the installation CD-ROM or floppy disk into the proper drive on the GSX
Server host. If you are installing from a CD-ROM, the installation program may
start automatically.
3. If the installation program does not start automatically, click the Windows Start
button, go to Settings > Control Panel, then double-click Add/Remove
Programs and click the Install button. Follow the instructions on screen and in
the user manual for your new software.
Note: Some applications use a product activation feature that creates a key, based
on the virtual hardware in the virtual machine where it is installed. Changes in the
configuration of the virtual machine may require you to reactivate the software. To
minimize the number of significant changes, set the final memory size for your virtual
machine and install VMware Tools before you activate the software.
Note: When you try to run a few programs — including the installer for the
Japanese-language version of Trend Micro Virus Buster — GSX Server may appear to
hang. To work around this problem, try disabling acceleration in the guest. For more
information, see Issues Installing or Running Applications in a Guest Operating System
in the VMware GSX Server Administration Guide.