topic Re: create a VM from a SETUP.exe file in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions

create a VM from a SETUP.exe file

striperseeker — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:58:09 GMT

I downloaded an ISO from Visual Studio for Windows XP. I setup my Workstation Pro 16 to point to that ISO (selecting "I will load OS later"), but it won't install. Looking in the ISO, I see a SETUP.EXE file. Is there a way to get this to load? I've tried many different ways with no luck.

Thanks

Re: create a VM from a SETUP.exe file

RDPetruska — Mon, 08 May 2023 14:10:15 GMT

Well, you downloaded the Visual Studio installation disc, not an Operating System installation disc. You will need to install Windows XP first, then load the VS installer and run it's setup.exe.

Re: create a VM from a SETUP.exe file

striperseeker — Mon, 08 May 2023 14:55:53 GMT

There is no other download. Jeez....

I was able to do it.