Windows 8 - The Metro Installing on VMWare Workstation ( VMWare Player )

Amazing Windows 8 is here for the consumer preview now. Happy to share this new experience with whoever excited about the future OS.

You can download an .iso (Which is easiest way to install on a VMware Workstation / Player)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

And follow this instructions on this link with some corrections below,
http://www.sysprobs.com/guide-install-windows-8-on-vmware-workstation-with-vmware-tools

Before you install, Corrections in the above link :
In brief,
You don't select the .iso in the fist VMware wizard , instead select 'I will install ....Later'
In the second step - Select 1. Windows, 2. Windows 7
** When you click next you will see the VM configuration screen , here select 'Hardware' on the left side to select '.iso' file. This is where you mount ISO.
The rest follow this as minimum system requirement,
    Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
    RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
    Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
    Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device or higher
    To use touch, you need a tablet or monitor that supports multi touch
    To access Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768
    To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768

You will need product key: Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J
You will find this on the .iso download page at the bottom of all language download  listings.
Also keep this all the time, you will need this to update the Windows 8 after install !

Share same settings all devices (you login with live id) feature: Cool !
You will need a Windows a/c Hotmail /yahoo passport, etc to login in always connected mode and same settings all devices mode !

Complete installation , install VMware tools.
Cruse around the Windows 8.
Hey, I like the transparent Recycle Bin!

(Bye the way use 'Windows Key' to switch between 'Metro mode' to 'Widows mode' or hover mouse on the right hand side wall ,, hm hope you find a way to get around )

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