VMware and Vista running on XP

[Geoff]

I need some step by step instructions please.

I am currently running Windows XP Pro Sp3 and I wish to install Vista
running inside VMWare.

Should VMWare be installed on my C: drive or can I run it on another
partition (I have a 'spare' partition of 97.6GB, completely empty except for
two folders, Recycler and System Volume Information)?

My current C: drive is 87.6GB, with 29.1GB free.

I have the VMWare program as an executable file and it would be easy to
install on the C: drive but how to install on the 'spare' partition - I:
drive if this is the best place to install Vista?

Then how do I install Vista (on whichever drive) having first installed
VMWare? Do I need to boot from the optical drive (as per a clean install of
XP) or install by another method?

A simple set of instructions would be much appreciated

 

[1PW]

I need some step by step instructions please.

I am currently running Windows XP Pro Sp3 and I wish to install Vista
running inside VMware.

Should VMware be installed on my C: drive or can I run it on another
partition (I have a 'spare' partition of 97.6GB, completely empty except for
two folders, Recycler and System Volume Information)?

My current C: drive is 87.6GB, with 29.1GB free.

I have the VMware program as an executable file and it would be easy to
install on the C: drive but how to install on the 'spare' partition - I:
drive if this is the best place to install Vista?

Then how do I install Vista (on whichever drive) having first installed
VMware? Do I need to boot from the optical drive (as per a clean install of
XP) or install by another method?

A simple set of instructions would be much appreciated

Hello Geoff:

Have you read the Self Help Support, Documentation, Knowledge Base, and
FAQ when you downloaded your VMware Server?

<https://www.vmware.com/freedownload/p/download.php?product=server20>

Regards

 

[Geoff]

I do have a lot of difficulty finding my way thru the tech jargon on this
site, most of which doesn't seem to address my queries.