The processor on the computer where you want to install VMware Player must be 64-bit and support virtualization. To determine if the processor is 64-bit and supports virtualization, download the processor testing application from http://www.grc.com/securable.htm.

Enable the Virtual Technology setting in the BIOS of the computer. If Hardware Virtualization is supported but locked when you run the processor test, this indicates that Virtual Technology is disabled. Reboot the machine and enter the BIOS setup utility. On most machines, the Virtual Technology setting is located in the Security menu. Set it to Enabled.

Configure the computer with the static IP address 192.168.42.1. If the computer is equipped with more than one network interface card (NIC), you can configure the alternate card with the IP address. If the computer has a single NIC, you must disconnect from the network and set the IP address to 192.168.42.1.