Workstation Lite v6.5.3 build-185404

Info: Reduced from 507 MB to 64 MB (kept only Windows.iso.) Creates a fully registered VMware Workstation "Lite" addon/installer (you provide the serial.) Extract the 7-Zip archive and follow the instructions provided in the "Docs" directory.

MD5: 3e7fcb6185aceb01b7fc8c87aa8d8470

Size: 64.2 MB

Website: http://www.vmware.com

Download v7 by bjfrog: http://ifile.it/9jmconx

Tools

Info: You integrate this into your iso and it will install VMware Tools unattendedly and you will be able to drag & drop + copy & paste on first login of your "test" install in the VM (will only install on virtual machine, will fail during your real install)

MD5: b3c24f2e5a30cee698cbc509c36ba3ae

Size: 8.99 MB

Example Config.txt: (Dissables Desktop Shortcut and also adds Name, Company and Serial)

;!@Install@!UTF-8!
RunProgram="\"VMware Workstation.msi\" /qn STARTMENU_SHORTCUT=1 DESKTOP_SHORTCUT=0 QUICKLAUNCH_SHORTCUT=1 USERNAME=\"John Doe\" COMPANYNAME=\"Microsoft\" SERIALNUMBER=12345-67890-ABCDE-FGHIJ /norestart"
GUIMode="2"
;!@InstallEnd@!

Removed Dirs:
eclipse\*
VMware VIX\*
VMware Workstation\messages\ja\*
VMware Workstation\Visual Studio Integrated Debugger\*

Removed Files:
VMware Workstation\freebsd.iso
VMware Workstation\freebsd.iso.sig
VMware Workstation\linux.iso
VMware Workstation\linux.iso.sig
VMware Workstation\p2vHlprJPN.dll
VMware Workstation\p2vWizardJPN.dll
VMware Workstation\SingleJobRunnerJPN.dll
VMware Workstation\solaris.iso
VMware Workstation\solaris.iso.sig
VMware Workstation\TPClntdeu.dll
VMware Workstation\TPClntjpn.dll
VMware Workstation\TPViewdeu.dll
VMware Workstation\TPViewjpn.dll
VMware Workstation\winPre2k.iso
VMware Workstation\winPre2k.iso.sig
VMware Workstation\pkg\installer.sh
VMware Workstation\pkg\vmware-install.pl
VMware Workstation\pkg\VMware-Player.i386.bundle
VMware Workstation\pkg\VMware-Player.x86_64.bundle
VMware Workstation\tools-upgradersVMwareToolsUpgrader9x.exe
VMware Workstation\tools-upgradersvmware-tools-upgrader-32
VMware Workstation\tools-upgradersvmware-tools-upgrader-64

Changelog:

4-04-09

- Updated v6.5.2 build-156735

- Hidden more popups

11-21-08

- Updated v6.5.1 build-126130

- Re-added Tools

9-26-08

- Fixed typo (6.0.5->6.5.0)

- Removed Tools

9-25-08

- Updated v6.0.5 build-118166

- Removed all x64 and 9x stuff from both VMware and its Tools installers (NT x86 only)

8-29-08

- Updated v6.0.5 build-109488

- Updated Tools v7.2.9.3938

- Updated Docs

6-01-08

- Updated v6.0.4 build-93057

- No more pop-ups (Tips, EULA, VMTools or Warnings)

- Removed more files, including Japanese stuff

3-16-08

- Updated v6.0.3 build-80004

11-05-07

- Changed RebootYesNo=No switch to /norestart

- Readme is now .doc instead of .docx

Hi Rick!

VMware Workstation version 6.5 i out... just FYI *wink-wink-nudge-nudge*

If you guys read the changelog it would say

Removed all x64 and 9x stuff from both VMware and its Tools installers (NT x86 only)

BTW this is 6.5 its just a typo (if you want fix it in the entries.ini before building)

If you guys read the changelog it would say

BTW this is 6.5 its just a typo (if you want fix it in the entries.ini before building)

why you remove x64 support ? many people have x64 OS

If you guys read the changelog it would say

BTW this is 6.5 its just a typo (if you want fix it in the entries.ini before building)

Duuuuuude! Thanks!

Any plans to also update the VMware Tools Addon?

VMware tools is a difrent animal...since it removes some files windows protects

This tools addon will be very hard to do

Fixed typo

Hi ricks, is there a way i can add the 64 bit files from the original setup file or from my HDD installation directory "program files (x86)" to this awesome addon builder?

If possible then please write a simple short guide.

Thank you

- Run the original installer with the following command to do a admin install:

VMware-workstation-*.exe /a

- Install/extract it to C:\VMware

- Optionaly you can edit the MSI and remove stuff like the *.iso files (and *.iso.sig) you will not be needing, these are the VMware tools installers (I only keep windows.iso)

- Now you 7-zip the files and then use the addon builder to add your name, company and serial (also any shortcut options) and compile your addon

- nJoy

Once again, thanks rick for your help and fast reply :thumbsup_anim:

please make only x64 edition

Edited September 27, 200816 yr by AnimaliX

please make only x64 edition

He just told you how to make your very own custom VMWare!!

- Run the original installer with the following command to do a admin install:

VMware-workstation-*.exe /a

- Install/extract it to C:\VMware

- Optionaly you can edit the MSI and remove stuff like the *.iso files you will not be needing, these are the VMware tools installers (I only keep windows.iso)

- Now you 7-zip the files and then use the addon builder to add your name, company and serial (also any shortcut options) and compile your addon

- nJoy

He just told you how to make your very own custom VMWare!!

no way to make working x64 edition with this instructions ...

yes i try make one many times... and you ?

no way to make working x64 edition with this instructions ...

yes i try make one many times... and you ?

Ok... i have been very busy lately, so i never really looked deep into x64 version of vmware.

I will soon make one, and with Ricks permission, will upload it here.

The instructions are quite clear on how to make a x64 version, but i guess your (AnimaliX) not familiar with msi editing and stuffs.

You need to know msi editing in order to make x64 version with removed files, like ricks x86 version. If you dont mind having all vmware installation files eg linux.iso.... then no msi editing is required, you can just 7zip all extracted files and make the addon with ricks cmd addon builder

Edited October 1, 200816 yr by shahed

Done! I made one for 64 bit systems, tested it and its all working fine. (Its x86/x64, and is only 15-16MB bigger compare to ricks)

Anyways i will ask for permission first to upload here.

EDIT:

Thanks rick for your permission to post

People who have been buggin rick for an x64 vmware lite version, here you go . This also has the x86 files as well.

http://rapidshare.com/files/150094325/VMwarelite.7z.html

NOTE: This vmware addon builder will show "pop-ups (Tips, EULA, VMTools or Warnings)" I forgot to add ricks preferences.ini file which disables the pop-ups during install.

Edited October 1, 200816 yr by shahed

Done! I made one for 64 bit systems, tested it and its all working fine. (Its x86/x64, and is only 15-16MB bigger compare to ricks)

Anyways i will ask for permission first to upload here.

EDIT:

Thanks rick for your permission to post

People who have been buggin rick for an x64 vmware lite version, here you go . This also has the x86 files as well.

http://rapidshare.com/files/150094325/VMwarelite.7z.html

NOTE: This vmware addon builder will show "pop-ups (Tips, EULA, VMTools or Warnings)" I forgot to add ricks preferences.ini file which disables the pop-ups during install.

nice work! i create updated version with "no pop-ups" and everything works great

nice work! i create updated version with "no pop-ups" and everything works great

Glad to know its working fine,

Maybe you should upload your version you made with "no pop-ups" as i forgot to add this with my one (ask for ricks permission first before you upload in his thread), and hopefully rick will put this one as his main VMWare lite addon builder.

Edited October 2, 200816 yr by shahed

if someone no need Network (2 network adapters) + remove DHCP and NAT add to commandline this: ... .msi\" /qn ADDLOCAL=ALL REMOVE=Network ...STARTMENU_SHORTC

Glad to know its working fine,

Maybe you should upload your version you made with "no pop-ups" as i forgot to add this with my one (ask for ricks permission first before you upload in his thread), and hopefully rick will put this one as his main VMWare lite addon builder.

you forgot remove winPre2k.iso ... and new instalator have 82MB

Edited October 7, 200816 yr by AnimaliX

Done! I made one for 64 bit systems, tested it and its all working fine. (Its x86/x64, and is only 15-16MB bigger compare to ricks)

Anyways i will ask for permission first to upload here.

EDIT:

Thanks rick for your permission to post

People who have been buggin rick for an x64 vmware lite version, here you go . This also has the x86 files as well.

http://rapidshare.com/files/150094325/VMwarelite.7z.html

NOTE: This vmware addon builder will show "pop-ups (Tips, EULA, VMTools or Warnings)" I forgot to add ricks preferences.ini file which disables the pop-ups during install.

thanks

If I'm currently using v. 5.5.4 of the workstation, what do I need to do? Uninstall the current version? Sorta lost here..

Ashley

Rick,

When I start a new Virtual Machine with VMWare, and then add my iso to the "installer disc image file (ISO)":

Then i get this notice:

Windows XP Professional Detected.

This operating system will use Easy Install.

Is there a way to turn of the Easy Install? Because when VMWare uses that it doesnt use my winnt.sif..

Thanks in advance.

Edited November 8, 200816 yr by Raoul

Rick,

When I start a new Virtual Machine with VMWare, and then add my iso to the "installer disc image file (ISO)":

Then i get this notice:

Windows XP Professional Detected.

This operating system will use Easy Install.

Is there a way to turn of the Easy Install? Because when VMWare uses that it doesnt use my winnt.sif..

Thanks in advance.

When your creating a new virtual machine, use option "I will install the operating system later" this way, vmware will not use "easy Install"

The new unattended crap in VMware sucks...so n00bish

Thanks shahed.

VMware Workstation v6.5.1-126130 is now out

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Thanks yoz, I hope its faster than the last (I have major speed issues running it with only 1 GB of RAM)

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Does anybody think that superfetch (in Vista) can help?

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Thanks yoz, I hope its faster than the last (I have major speed issues running it with only 1 GB of RAM)

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Does anybody think that superfetch (in Vista) can help?

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Thank you for the upcoming update in advance.

And according to the last edition of Maximum PC, yes, Superfetch will eventually help you to speed things up 10 or 20 per cent faster, depending on the size of the software title.

(Taken from Maximum PC, Holiday Edition, page 26)