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I am running Windows 7 with VMWare simulating the XP OS. I would like to add Frontpage Server Extension which is one of the windows components. So, i am going to "control panel" -> add and remove Programs->click on add/remove window components->select right component -> click install. Afterwards, windows prompts for 'windows Installation CD'. I have .iso image and also CD somewhere but how do i provide that to the VMWare? how do i install windows component in Virtual Machine?

Thank You, Margots

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If you have the CD/DVD device added to the VMware configuration, you can simply place the CD/dvd in the drive and browse the i386 folder. You can also select to mount the ISO from the VMware configuration rather than use a physical drive. You can change the mounted ISO on the fly while the VM is running.

If you advise version of VMware you are using, I can likley provide more detail if needed

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Thank you DaveM! – latvian Nov 3 '10 at 11:59
I am using VMWare@ Player 3.1.0 bulid - 261024. Finding CD may turn out not an easy task since i have misplaced it, so if you may help how to mount ISO would be so good. Thanks – latvian Nov 3 '10 at 12:01
Went into Virtual Machine->Virtual Machine Settings->Cd/DVD->selected 'Use ISO image file' and browsed to ISO file. At last, selected 'Connected' check box. Afterward OK and it works! – latvian Nov 9 '10 at 20:32
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