How to Download and Install VMware Tools on Windows Vista

Are you looking for a way to run Windows Vista within a virtual machine on your Ubuntu system? If so, you're in luck! With the help of VMware Server, you can easily download and install VMware tools on your Windows Vista operating system.

To get started, click on the menu on the right and select 'Download VMWare Server.' From there, choose the appropriate Download Now button to begin the download process. Once the download is complete, you'll be ready to install VMware Server.

But before we dive into the installation process, it's worth noting that this guide assumes you already have Ubuntu installed on your system. If you're looking for a tutorial on how to install Ubuntu, I recommend checking out .

Now, let's get back to installing VMware tools. To do so, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Open up the terminal and type in `sudo apt-get install linux-headers-uname -r build-essential xinetd`.

2. Once the installation is complete, you can proceed with downloading and installing VMware Server.

3. Follow the prompts to install VMware Server, making sure to select the 'Advanced' option during the installation process.

After completing these steps, you should now have VMware tools installed on your Windows Vista operating system. From there, you can follow the instructions outlined in Peturrr's HOWTO guide to get started with running Windows Vista within a virtual machine on your Ubuntu system.

Important Notes

* This guide is only for installing VMware tools on Windows Vista and does not include information on dual booting.

* The download links provided are no longer available, so you will need to find alternative sources for the ISO files.

* If you're looking for a more up-to-date guide, I recommend checking out other resources online.

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