cannot install windows7 x64 on vmware

[danteafk]

I am getting the below blank screen, any ideas why?

Usually, I should be able to select windows 7 from the empty list... tested with .iso file and disc so far.

[WoodyZ]

Verwenden Sie keine "Easy Install", wählen Sie stattdessen "Ich werde später Betriebssystem installieren".

[danteafk]

well thanks, but how am i going to install windows if I choose to install it later? If I start the VM it boots up and says "OS not found etc.."?

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Community,

after creating the custom VM with "Install the OS later", open the VM's settings and attach the ISO file to the virtual CD-ROM drive. Also make sure "Connect at Power On" is selected.

André

[WoodyZ]

When selecting "I will install the operating system later" think of it just as if putting together the separate physical components that make up a Physical Machine only in this case you create a Virtual Machine while selecting what OS yoi intend to install.  Then like with a Physical Machine you boot the Virtual Machine with a know good bootable Optical Disc from which to install the OS only with a Virtual Machine one can also use an ISO Image that is know good an bootable as well.

So, is the Optical Disc and or ISO Image you're using a know good bootable disc/image?

Also have you tried specifically selecting to boot from CD/DVD in the Virtual Machine's Boot Menu or the Virtual Machine's BIOS?

[danteafk]

Thank you all, this worked!!!