Install a machine

[grok]

Hello

I am new to WMware. I have created a machine and i have winxp install cd in cdreade but when

i start the machine it doesnt find the cd. What might be wrong?

Greetings grok

[v-4-virtual]

Go to EDIT SETTINGS option of and check the option :: connect :: on power on for cd rom i hope u will get ur problem solved

[grok]

Tx well cd rom is set to autodetect but it doesnt find it.

I have tried both xp and linux install cds.

(the installtion cds are detected outside wmware).

[v-4-virtual]

Please let me know ,

Whether you have instaaled guest OSes or yet want to install ? or U have installed and want to access ur Cd-rom

Which version of workstation worksation have u installed ?

if u tell me which VM u want want to install, ishall help u with video tutorials.

[grok]

Version is Workstation 6.02

I have only installed the workstation and i try to access the cdrom but nothing happens.

Wmware says cdrom is on autodetect but when i start a machine i get message no operation

system found.

[v-4-virtual]

Make an ISO of the os you want to install keep it in virtual CD-Rom by browsing , Then Reboot VM,, It will be easy for U

[grok]

Tx i will try that.

[v-4-virtual]

If i find the appropriate video tutorial on the i will definitely let u kno

[continuum]

> Wmware says cdrom is on autodetect

Autodetect doesn't work - if you have more than one CD / DVD drive assign driveletters manually

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description of vmx-parameters:

VMware-liveCD:

[grok]

OK - i have more than one - but i dont find out how to assign it manually....

[continuum]

just pick the correct driveletter with the dropdown menu

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description of vmx-parameters:

VMware-liveCD:

[grok]

Hm i dont find that menu....

[RDPetruska]

Edit Existing VM. Hardware Tab. CD-ROM list item. Under "Connection", specify "Use physical drive". In the combo box, select the drive letter.

[grok]

Seems my menus are bit different - i did find it though - but all selections are

shaded - i cant change anything... eg virtual machine settings - cdrom are set to autodetect - i can see options to

cchange to use physical drive but its not possible to select it.....

[RDPetruska]

You cannot edit those if the VM is powered on. You must shut down the guest OS and power off the VM.

[grok]

Hm i have tried that too but they are still shaded.