Can't install Windows Server 2016 on VMware Workstation Player

I've downloaded ISO file from Microsoft and while trying Installer disc image file option at the end it shows an error "Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms".

How can I fix this error?

Thanks

user954856

Posted 2018-10-17T17:03:42.983

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Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. – Ramhound – 2018-10-17T19:01:04.620

I assume you are attempting to boot Windows Server from the ISO and during installation it's throwing that message. Ideally should not matter but what if you just first create a VM, check the next option 'I will install OS later' then create a VM with blank HDD preferably SCSI and then later attach the ISO as DVD? Does it still throw the error during install. – patkim – 2018-10-17T19:11:00.413

You are right, that is my problem. Once I've tried 'I will install later' option it again showed 'unsuccessful boot' at the end. But the things is I didn't change HDD settings and I am not that confident at it. I mean I don't know to configure the available options @pat2015 – None – 2018-10-18T09:52:08.170

This is the link of my problem in VMware discussions https://communities.vmware.com/thread/598719

– None – 2018-10-18T10:14:03.487

Also see VMware Fix: Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms.

– jww – 2018-10-19T13:44:40.803

Can't install Windows Server 2016 on VMware Workstation Player

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