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"Play" the LinuxVM (VMware uses "play" to mean turn on). The first time you run it, you'll get a message about ownership; click "I copied it". Once it has booted, you will have a screen with a user "LinuxVM"; click on that. The password is "data".
If get "VT..." error
You may get a message followed by an error screen like this:
In this case, you need to restart the computer and enter the BIOS on reboot. Usually this is the "F2" key (you might see a message like "F2 to enter setup"). In setup, look for something to do with virtualization (or "VT") and turn it on. There might be a couple of VT settings. Save and restart, and LinuxVM should turn on without error.
Configure FSL and FreeSurfer subject folders
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Google "putty download" and select and run the installer. This link may work.)
Identify VM network
Open CSPM, go to Options, Local settings. Click on the Linux subnet button; this will suggest an IP address. The logon details should be username "user", password "data", host "localhost", and IP as above.
Define an IP address
IP Address in Linux
Define the address within Linux; right-click over the network icon in the top-right, and "Edit connections".
Select "Wired connection 1, click Edit.
Got to IPv4 settings, and chance the third numbers in the address and gateway. Click Apply. Enter the root password ("data") and click "Authenticate".
IP address on network
"Run As Administrator" the "Virtual Network Editor"; get from Paul if you don't have it. (To run as administrator, right-click over the application file and select "Run as administrator".)
Select "VNet1"; at the bottom, deselect DHCP option, then save.
You can test the connection by clicking "Ping" in CSPM. It may take a few seconds for the IP address to register.
Note: it can take a few minutes for these changes to register. If things do not work right away, it may be simplest to shutdown the VM and restart the computer. Remember to restart LinuxVM before testing the connection.
Initialize trusted connection with Windows
Click "1st time..." and go to the MATLAB command window, and enter "y"; you can then quit.
Test CSPM connection
Now in CSPM click "Send Test Command".