VMware Player - 2.5 Getting Started Guide

VMware Player 2.5

Getting Started Guide

VMware Player 2.5

VMware Player 2.5
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Contents

About This Book 5

Getting Started with VMware Player 7

What Is VMware Player? 7

Installing and Running VMware Player 10

Uninstalling VMware Player 12

Supported Host and Guest Operating Systems for VMware Player 13

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About This Book

This preface provides information about the VMware Player Getting Started Guide and links to VMware
technical support and educational resources.

Intended Audience

This book is intended for anyone who wants to install or use VMware Player 2.5. VMware Player 2.5 users
include anyone who wants to run virtual machines or virtual appliances. You can download and safely run
prebuilt application environments provided by software vendors or colleagues.

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Technical Support and Education Resources

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