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How to Install PSA Series 9.x Diagnostic Software (9.68 to 9.200) on VMware
This guide covers installing and launching a PSA (9.x series) diagnostic environment through VMware on a 64-bit Windows host. It walks through the essentials: host requirements, extracting the files, opening the .VMX file, setting up VMware Tools, and — most importantly — correctly connecting the USB interface to the virtual machine.
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⚙️ Prerequisites (PC + virtualization)
- Host PC running Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Virtualization enabled (Intel VT-x or AMD-V)
- Archive fully extracted (don't run anything from inside the .zip)
- VMware Workstation Player installed (version depending on your Windows build)
🖥️ Recommended minimum specs
- Dual Core processor with virtualization support (i3/i5 recommended)
- RAM: 3 GB minimum (4 GB+ recommended)
- Storage: at least 20 GB free
🗂️ Step 1 — Extract the archive correctly
Once your VMware archive is downloaded, extract its entire contents to your computer using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Extract everything into a folder (a dedicated folder on drive C: is recommended).
🧩 Step 2 — Install VMware Workstation Player
VMware Workstation Player is what runs the diagnostic virtual machine. The installation process is essentially the same across versions 15, 16, and 17.
During setup, enable Enhanced Keyboard Driver (better keyboard handling), and feel free to uncheck the data collection / feedback options if you'd rather keep things minimal. Finish the installation and restart your PC if prompted.
📁 Step 3 — Open the virtual machine (.VMX)
- Open VMware Workstation Player.
- Click Open a Virtual Machine.
- In your extracted folder, select the
.VMXfile (e.g.VM_….vmx).
.VMX file to launch the VM. On first launch, VMware may ask if you moved or copied the VM — choose I Moved It.
🛠️ Step 4 — Install / update VMware Tools
If VMware offers to install VMware Tools, accept — it improves mouse, keyboard, display, and device handling inside the VM.
🔌 Step 5 — Connect the USB interface to the virtual machine
This is the #1 cause of detection issues: the interface needs to be connected to the VM, not the host PC.
- Plug the interface into your PC.
- When VMware shows a connection prompt, choose Virtual Machine.
- You can check Remember my choice so you don't have to repeat this every time.
Once the interface is recognized inside the VM, you can launch the diagnostic application.
🧯 Troubleshooting
VMware shows a virtualization error
- Enable virtualization (Intel VT-x / AMD-V) in your BIOS/UEFI.
- Restart your PC after making the change.
Interface not detected inside the VM
- Make sure the USB device is connected to the virtual machine, not the host PC.
- Try a different USB port (avoid hubs).
- Restart the VM, then reconnect the interface.
