Device status and connection settings control when a CD-ROM or DVD drive is connected to a virtual machine, whether to use a specific drive or allow Workstation Player to detect a drive, and whether to use an ISO image file instead of a physical drive.
To configure device status and connection settings for a selected virtual machine, select Hardware tab, and select the drive.
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Connected | Connect the drive or ISO image file while the virtual machine is running. |
Connect at power on | Connect the drive or ISO image path when you power on the virtual machine. |
Use physical drive | Select a specific drive or select Auto detect to allow Workstation Player to detect a drive to use. |
Use ISO image file | Specify or select an ISO image file for the virtual machine to use. |
To disable or enable access to a CD-ROM or DVD drive while a virtual machine is running, select the virtual machine, select Disconnect or Connect.
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