Windows ME documentation covers information on how to install the operating system in a virtual machine. For additional information about the operating system, refer to the instructions included in the installation media.
Windows ME documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- Installing VMware Tools in a Windows ME Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for Windows ME
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
You can install Windows Millennium Edition in a virtual machine using the corresponding Windows ME distribution CD.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
- Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
- Create and configure a new virtual machine.
- The recommended memory size for Windows ME is 64MB. If you use more than 512MB, you might encounter problems. Consult the Microsoft Web site for a workaround. See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;253912.
Installation Steps
- Insert the Windows ME CD in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine to start installing Windows ME.
- Select to boot from CD-ROM.
- Select Start Windows ME Setup from CD-ROM.
The setup program runs FDISK and reboots. - Select to boot from CD-ROM again.
- Select Start Windows ME Setup from CD-ROM.
The setup program continues installing Windows ME. - Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Install VMware Tools.
VMware Tools in an Windows ME Guest
For information on VMware Tools, see Knowledge base article 1014294, General VMware Tools installation instructions, at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1014294.
Knowledge Base Articles for Windows ME
The following link refers to knowledge base articles on operating system specific issues. See VMware Knowledge Base for a list of known issues about the operating system.
VMware Compatibility Guide
The VMware Compatibility Guide Web site lists supported guest and host operating systems and provides related support information.