Setup VMware Workstation 12

1. Download VMware Workstation 12 from here for Windows version

2. Install the .exe file on your computer and start the application.

3. To create a new virtual machine, click on "Create a New Virtual Machine" option.

4. Since, we are installing the OS from ISO image, select "Installer disc image file" option and follow the on screen instructions.

5. On the "specify disk capacity" screen, select "split virtual disk into multiple files and provide the
size and click "Finish".

6. Now the virtual machine will be added to VMware. Right click on your virtual machine and select "Settings", click on CD/DVD (SATA) option.

7. On the right, select "Use ISO image file", click on Browse and select your ISO file, then click Ok.

8.  Now you are done setting up the virtual machine, click on "Play Virtual Machine " option to boot your virtual machine.


Creating shared folder
Follow the instructions in the link below to create a shared folder.

http://theholmesoffice.com/how-to-share-folders-between-windows-and-ubuntu-using-vmware-player/

Support guide for VMware