Despite Windows 7 reaching end-of-life (EOL) in January 2020, many enterprises and industrial systems still require the operating system for legacy software, hardware compatibility, or internal testing. This paper provides a comprehensive guide to deploying Windows 7 from an ISO image into VMware vSphere, Workstation Pro, Fusion, or Player. It covers ISO acquisition (legally), VM hardware configuration, driver integration (including VMware Tools), post-installation optimization, and security considerations for air-gapped or network-limited environments.
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