However, once VMWare Tools is installed, you can choose to run Windows in one of two ways. It's essential to install the VMWare Tools application onto the Windows operating system, otherwise rebooting between native Boot Camp mode and running Windows via the virtual machine will cause constant Windows (re-)activation problems.
You create a virtual machine that accesses the Boot Camp partition. VMWare Fusion has the ability to read and write data to an existing Boot Camp partition. This installs needed functionality to the Windows environment (Windows drivers, and the enabling of certain Mac keyboard functions such as Eject Disc). Use the Install VMWare Tools option from the Virtual Machine menu while in Windows.
Use the activation key which came from your purchase of VMWare Fusion.Double-click the VMWare Fusion disk image and run the VMWare Fusion installer. Save time by downloading the latest version of VMWare FusionĀ from VMWare's web site, instead of installing the older boxed copy version of VMWare Fusion.These are installation notes for VMWare Fusion 3.x. Operating system installation discs (such as for Windows XP Service Pack 3, or Windows Vista or Windows 7 full installation media).
At least 2.0 GB of RAM (the maximum amount of RAM for your Mac is recommended).The latest firmware updates (check the Support Page or use Software Update).Mac OS 10.5 or later (use Apple's Software Update).