Problem:
Trying to install Windows Server 2019 (or another version) in WMware Workstation 15, I am facing the following error.
“Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms. Make sure the installation sources are valid and restart the installation.”
![19.53 Image01 Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms](https://i0.wp.com/mulcas.com/mulcas_uploads/2019/08/19.53_Image01.png?resize=300%2C226&ssl=1)
Note: I am planning to use the trial version. I don’t have the license.
I am configuring 2GB of memory in this VM, and I know that memory is not the problem.
Solution:
While creating the VM, under the Guest Operating System Installation part, select I will install the operating system later. Instead of selecting Installer disk image file (iso) and browsing for the ISO.
![19.53 Image02 VMware Workstation Edit Virtual Machine](https://i0.wp.com/mulcas.com/mulcas_uploads/2019/08/19.53_Image02.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
After the creation of the VM, select the VM from the Library and click on Edit virtual machine settings.
![19.53 Image03 VMware Workstation Edit Virtual Machine](https://i0.wp.com/mulcas.com/mulcas_uploads/2019/08/19.53_Image03.png?resize=300%2C210&ssl=1)
Under the hardware tab, select CD/DVD. Now select Use ISO image file, browse for your ISO and click OK.
![19.53 Image04 VMware Workstation Edit Virtual Machine](https://i0.wp.com/mulcas.com/mulcas_uploads/2019/08/19.53_Image04.png?resize=300%2C140&ssl=1)
Power on the VM. Now the Windows installation will get going without issues.
When I attempt to load Windows Server 2016 this way, I get an EFI timeout and have to close the VM.
That worked! Thank you!
Worked for me… saved a lot of time and frustration .. thank you