Take a win11 host with a win7 VM for example
Operating under WIN11
1. The network settings of the installed VMware
virtual machine are
Bridging Mode
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2. Create a shared folder on the local host, named like share
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3. Configure shared folders in the VMware virtual machine, click Virtual Machine->Virtual Machine Settings->Options, turn on Shared Folders, click the Add button, and set the path where the folder is located.
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Note: The Enable Shared Folders action needs to be performed when shutting
down the virtual machine
4. Name the shared folder and select the share folder you just created in the local host, check the Enabled option, OK and save.
5. Right-click the share folder and select choose Properties Sharing Settings.
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6. Select everyone and click Share
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7. Record the shared path
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8. Add a network location; right-click My Computer and select Map Network Drive.
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9. Fill in the path of the shared file before recording
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10. Completion
Virtual Machine WIN7 operation
1, double-click the computer, right-click in the blank area, select Add a network location
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2, always point to the next step, until you enter the shared folder path, here to enter the shared folder path recorded before (“\XXXX\share”)
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Note: The first time to add the network location wizard to enter the Win11 system username and password, in accordance with the to go to enter it!
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