ZealOS-wiki

Installing (VMWare)

1. Create a new virtual machine.
   • Select Use ISO image and assign it the ZealOS ISO when asked where you’ll install the operating system from.
   • Guest OS Type: Other, VM Version: Other 64-bit.
   • Hard disk: At least 512MB.
2. Click Customize Hardware…
   • RAM: 1GB or more recommended. At least 512MB.
   • Click New CD/DVD, then click Advanced…
   • Change CD/DVD drive from IDE to SATA.
   • Exit VM Settings, click Finish to end VM setup.
3. If the VM automatically starts up, shut it down.
4. Edit the VM Settings.
   • Click Add…, select Hard Disk.
   • Select SATA type.
   • Select Use an existing virtual disk.
   • Choose the virtual hard drive file used by the IDE hard drive.
   • Select the IDE hard drive and click Remove.
5. Start the VM.
6. Press any key to dismiss the splash screen.
7. Type Y when asked if you want to install onto a hard drive.
8. Type I when asked if you want to upgrade or create a new install.
9. After installation is complete, type Y to reboot. The disc will auto-eject.