Install VMware on windows 11
Since Windows 11 is still a new operating system, installing it on VMWare Workstation Player requires minor workarounds, such as editing VM settings to match Windows 11 requirements.
However, the process is straightforward and consists of three steps:
- Creating a Windows 11 virtual machine.
- Configuring the VM.
- Installing Windows 11 on the VM.
Step 1: Create Windows 11 Virtual Machine
To create a Windows 11 virtual machine, launch VMWare Workstation Player and:
1. Select Create a New Virtual Machine in the main window.

The New Virtual Machine Wizard starts.
2. Select the Installer disc image file (iso) option.
3. Click Browse and locate your Windows 11 ISO file.
4. Select Next.

The Select a Guest Operating System window loads.
5. Select Microsoft Windows in the Guest operating system section.
6. Pick Windows 10 and later x64 from the dropdown list.
7. Select Next.

The Name the Virtual Machine window appears.
8. Type the name for the virtual machine. The example VM is named Windows11.
9. Click Browse to choose the location of the VM. Skip this step to use the tool's default location.
10. Select Next.

The Specify Disk Capacity window appears.
11. Choose the maximum disk size in gigabytes. Assign 60 gigabytes or more for the Windows 11 VM.
12. Select Store virtual disk as a single file option.
13. Select Next.

In the Ready to Create Virtual Machine window, you can see all the VM settings.
14. Select Finish to create your Windows 11 VM.

Step 2: Modify and Start Windows 11 Virtual Machine
Since the virtual machine has been created with Windows 10 and later x64 settings, edit the VM to satisfy Windows 11 minimum requirements.
1. Select your VM in the list on the left side of the window.
2. Select Edit virtual machine settings.

The Virtual Machine Settings window opens.
3. The menu on the left side contains the VM's virtual devices. Select the device you want to adjust.
4. Change the device settings in the section on the right side of the window.
Note: To satisfy Windows 11 requirements, set at least 4 GB of memory and two processor cores.
5. Select OK when you finish setting up your VM.

6. Select Play virtual machine in the main VMWare Workstation Player window.

The VM window opens.
7. Press any key while in the VM window to boot the ISO file.