Are you a Mac user who wants to use Windows 2000? VMware Fusion 12 Pro is great for this. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up a new virtual machine in VMware Fusion 12 Pro to run Win2K on your Mac.
You’ll learn how to set up the virtual machine and install updates and tools to make this OS work well. Let’s begin!
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Can I Run Windows 2000 on macOS?
With VMware Fusion 12 Pro, you can run Windows 2000 on your Mac. It’s software that lets you make a virtual computer on your Mac, and then you can put Win2K on it. Just follow the configs in this article to set it up in your system. Once it’s all set, you can use it like any other system on your PC.
Once you’ve made a new virtual machine using this software, you can use this OS. You can do this by watching this video tutorial or by following the steps below.
Installing Windows 2000 on VM in the Mac PC
- When you install and open VMware Fusion Pro, you’ll see different options for setting up your VM. To make a custom one, pick “Create a custom virtual machine” and click “Continue.” This opens a new area where you can choose settings and configurations that fit what you need.
- Please pick Win2K from the options in the Guest Operating System window. After you’ve decided, click “Continue” to keep installing.
- Make sure to select the Legacy BIOS type from the options in the firmware type window before you move on.
- To install Windows 2000 from scratch, select “Create new virtual disk” in the virtual disk window.
- If you want to change the settings for the hardware devices in the virtual machine, click “Customize Settings” in the summary window for the virtual PC.
- When you want to save your virtual computer, open the Save As window. Then, you can pick a spot to keep it or stick with the default location.
- To set up your Windows 2000 guest machine, go to its settings. Click on “Processors & Memory.” There, you can say how many virtual processors you want and how much RAM to give your virtual system. Usually, it’s good to use one virtual processor and 1 GB of RAM.
- After that, open the Network Adapter settings. Set the virtual network adapter type to Ethernet. This lets your guest machine access your host’s local network. It makes it easy to share files and data between your host and guest OSes.
- To install Windows 2000 on your Mac, add the ISO file you downloaded to the virtual PC. Go to CD/DVD (SATA) and add its ISO file. Then, close the virtual machine’s settings and run your guest machine in Fusion. Start the VM’s installation and wait for it to finish.
- After installing Microsoft 2000 OS, install the KB835732 update and restart your system. Then, go to Virtual Machine and pick “Install VMware Tools” from the Fusion menu. Once KB835732 is installed, do the same steps again.
- With VMware Tools installed, you can adjust the screen resolution of the Win2K VM to fit the whole screen. Also, you can move files between the host and the VM, which makes it easier to work with your Windows files.
Conclusion
To sum up, VMware Fusion 12 Pro is a perfect tool for Mac users who want to run Windows 2000. It’s easy to set up a new virtual machine, and with the correct settings, you can get it running smoothly.
By following the steps in this guide, you can install it on your Mac and enjoy all its benefits. From adjusting screen resolution to transferring files between the host and VM, VMware Fusion makes working with Windows files on your PC simple. Give it a try and see how smooth it can be!
If you want to put different kinds of Windows on your PC, take a look at our straightforward guides. We have a guide for installing Windows 95 on your Mac. Also, you can look at our guide on installing Windows 98 on your Mac. These guides show you each step clearly. They help you set up a virtual machine and put these older Windows versions on your computer. You can do this easily with software like VMware Fusion. It lets you run many kinds of systems without buying extra stuff.