LDJones wrote: I'm getting the exact same hang at the 20% formatting mark. I'm new to VMware so your ultimate work around is something I'm not familiar with, but will keep digging. I was able to install a Win7 vm, so maybe I can do another one of those, delete all the files and try installing there?
Attach as a file, not copy and paste, a copy of the vmware.log file to a reply post and use the "Use advanced editor" link in the upper right corner of the normal reply window to bring up the Advanced Editor where you'll be able to attach files via the Choose File button or Browse button (depending on the Browser) above the Post Message button! 