On a 2020–2024 host PC (i7, 16GB RAM, SSD), allocate:

Virtualization allows you to run a complete operating system inside your current desktop environment. A is a pre-configured virtual machine package that lets you deploy this classic operating system in just a few clicks.

Review the settings (you may want to increase the RAM to 2GB or 4GB for better performance). Click . Once finished, select the VM and hit Start . In VMware Workstation / Player Open VMware. Go to File > Open . Select your OVA file.