Installing Windows in a virtual machine using VMware Fusion Easy Install

To create a new Windows virtual machine using the Easy Install method:

1. In Fusion, go to File > New. The New Virtual Machine Assistant launches.
2. If you have a physical CD/DVD of Windows, proceed to step 4.
3. If you are using an .iso/.cdr /.dmg image file:
   
   For Fusion 10.x, 8.x, 7.x and 6.x:
    
   1. Click Install from disc or image.
   2. Click Continue.
   3. Click Use another disc or disc image.
   4. Select the ISO you downloaded, then click Open.
   
   For Fusion 5.x and below:
    
   1. Click Continue without disk.
   2. Click Use operating system installation disc image..
   3. Select the ISO you downloaded, then click Open.
      
      If you are using the Mac's Remote Disc feature, see Using the MacBook Air's and Mac Mini's Remote Disc feature with Fusion (1013659).
       
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to choose the operating system type that matches your installation media, appropriate license information and settings. For more information, see Creating a Virtual Machine Using Windows Easy Install in Getting Started with Fusion.
5. Click Finish after reviewing the Virtual machine summary.
6. Fusion prompts you to select a location to save the virtual machine, click Save to accept the default location, or choose a custom folder and click Save.
7. The Windows installation begins.