HowTo: Run in VMWare Workstation 9

[bobbyjayblack 2]

I am successfully running 20 VM's all running the free version of the bot. Below are the steps I took.
 
Install VMWare Workstation 9.0.2
Install Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
 
Settings for VM install:
30GB HDD (Single file)
2GB RAM
Default for everything else
Install
 
Inside Windows 8:
Uninstall all the apps you can
Go to desktop, right-click task-bar and set it to boot to desktop/use desktop as much as possible.
Turn off automatic updates
Run updates manually
Install VMWare Tools
Install Path of Exile from http://webcdn.pathofexile.com/downloads/PathOfExileInstaller.msi
Install DirectX End-User Runtime from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

Install Exile Bot

Reboot as needed

(I did not change any performance settings within Windows 8)

Optional: Install and configure a VPN program to have multiple IPs. I recommend/use HideMyAss

 

Path of Exile Settings:

Lower all graphics to minimal allowed. (800x600)

You should now be able to run Exile Bot and Path of Exile without error.

You may create a linked clone of this virtual machine. In the clone, you'll have to configure a different Path of Exile login.

 

Let me know if any errors occur or how I may make this HowTo better.

 

FAQ

How are you able to run 20 VMs with Path of Exile?

I have a high-end computer, made solely for botting various games. Specs:

iIntel 7-3930K (6-core, 12 threads) OC'd to 4.8GHz

64GB DDR3 @ 2400MHz

256GB SSD Samsung 830 Series

EVGA GTX Titan SC

Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

 

How do I get rid of the Gamma flicker?

Pressing F1 in game will reduce it significantly. This is a Path of Exile bug and can not be fixed otherwise.

 

Do other operating systems as virtual machines work?

I've tried Windows 7 Pro 32-bit and the game crashed for me after 30 minutes of botting due to running out of graphics memory.

I have not tried any other operating systems, but feel free to post what works with what virtual machine settings.

[cheatersprosper 0]

I'm pretty new to VMware, so forgive my newbie questions.

 

If you wanted to run a 2nd VM, does that require you to create a 2nd 30GB/1GB instance?

 

I'm trying out VMware Player right now, and it seems like that's what I have to do to get a 2nd VM up and running.

[dlr5668 11]

How do I get rid of the Gamma flicker?

Pressing F1 in game will reduce it significantly. This is a Path of Exile bug and can not be fixed otherwise.

install vmware 7. no bugs

 

windows 8 x64 LOL

use http://www.proxybay.eu/torrent/7416059/windows_7_ultimate_sp1_x32_lite_v3_by_nil-nt

 

6 GB HDD + share poe

 1gb ram is enough (with pagefile), I use 600 mb RAM

[Caliboss 0]

in order to use vmware i need windows 8 install disc and a windows cdkey?

 

i dont have a disc or a windows cdkey. so im screwed?

[azukori 1]

install vmware 7. no bugs

 

windows 8 x64 LOL

use http://www.proxybay.eu/torrent/7416059/windows_7_ultimate_sp1_x32_lite_v3_by_nil-nt

 

6 GB HDD + share poe

 1gb ram is enough (with pagefile), I use 600 mb RAM

 

 

I'm sorry for this, but i need to ask you, how can i have the texture quality like you ?

[yamahath888 1]

How could you run over 20+ Vmwares when you only have 256gb ssd? Since you mentioned you spent 30GB for each window?

[stef 30]

How could you run over 20+ Vmwares when you only have 256gb ssd? Since you mentioned you spent 30GB for each window?

it is just the vmware settings for the maximum size. 30 gb =/= 30 gb on the hard drive.

[Omegabare 4]

That's one helluva necro.