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  1. 08-31-2011 #1
    MrX
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    Question Installing Windows 8 Build 7989 on VMware.

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    Just joined this forum and I love it.

    I downloaded Windows 8 Build 7989 and can I anyone tell me how to install it on my VMware? It asks me which host to install? Windows 7, Winodws Server 2008 etc. Can anyone please tell me?

    Filename: 6.2.7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825.iso
    Filesize: 3.54 GB

    Please help me.

    Thank You.
    - MrX.

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    It is absolutely not compatible with VMWare right now. Use VirutalBox.

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    I installed VirtualBox 4.1.2. Now what to do? I clicked New > Typed the name of the OS, but what should I select on the OS type??? Please reply A.S.A.P?

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    Choose windows and as the secondary pulldown look for other windows os. If that doesn't work just choose other and let VB figure out what it is.

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