Comprehensive Guide: How to Install Manjaro Linux XFCE in VMware

Prerequisites:

• A computer with VMware Workstation Player or Pro installed.
• Downloaded Manjaro XFCE ISO file (https://manjaro.org/download/).

Creating the Virtual Machine:

1. Open VMware Workstation.
2. Choose “Create a New Virtual Machine” and select “Typical” (recommended for beginners).
3. Click “Browse” and select the downloaded Manjaro XFCE ISO file.
4. Choose a name and location for your virtual machine.
5. Specify the amount of RAM to allocate (2GB minimum recommended).
6. Select “Store virtual disk as a single file” and choose a disk size (at least 100GB recommended).
7. Review the settings and click “Finish” to create the virtual machine.

Installing Manjaro XFCE:

1. Power on the virtual machine.
2. Choose “Boot from CD/DVD” and press Enter.
3. Select “Launch installer” on the Manjaro boot screen.
4. Choose your preferred language and keyboard layout.
5. In the installation options, you can choose:
   • “Erase disk” for automatic partitioning (beginner-friendly).
   • “Manual partitioning” for more control over partitions (advanced users).
6. Select your desired time zone.
7. Set up a username and password for your Manjaro account.
8. Optionally, choose additional software packages to install.
9. Review the installation summary and click “Install” to begin the installation process.

Post-Installation:

1. Once the installation is complete, the virtual machine will reboot.
2. After logging in, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial setup.
3. Install VMware Tools for improved performance and features like shared folders and clipboard sharing. (Instructions can be found on the VMware documentation website).

Additional Tips:

• Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Manjaro XFCE (https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/About_Manjaro).
• Refer to the official Manjaro documentation for detailed installation guides and troubleshooting tips (https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/Main_Page).
• There are also video tutorials available online that can provide a visual walkthrough of the installation process ([YouTube search Manjaro Linux XFCE install VMware]).