VMware Network Device Optimization
The VMware Workstation Player virtual machine uses Intel's e1000 as the LAN controller. By using a device that each OS supports as standard, you can install without error.
VMware emulates devices and drivers for physical devices are not the best. VMware provides drivers optimized for low load. It is possible to improve the overall performance by reducing the CPU load rather than speeding up.
This article will show you how to replace a pre-built virtual machine with the best device.
Modification method
(1). Install VMware Tools on the virtual PC in advance.
(2). Shut down the virtual machine.
(3). Open the vmx file with a text editor such as Notepad.
(4). Comment out the line that specifies e1000 for Ethernet by adding '#' to the beginning, and add a new line that specifies vmxnet3.
#ethernet0.virtualDev = "e1000" ethernet0.virtualDev = "vmxnet3"
(5). When you start the virtual machine, an adapter called VMXNET3 is registered. Make network settings as necessary.
Link
See here for a summary of VMware optimizations.
