HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error
Cause of the problem: this problem mainly occurs when installing windows8 in the virtual machine, mainly because windows8 has just been developed and there are still many bugs, especially when using third-party software to install the system.
Solutions:
1, restart the computer, most of the time can solve the problem;
2. Update the latest version of virtual machine VMWare software;
3. Make sure you are using the latest version of VMWare after the update is complete. Download the link
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads, or you can use the QQ software management upgrade
4. After installation, it is best to restart the computer and enter VMWare. You can see the latest interface of VM:

2. Windows cannot read from unattended reply file during installation & LT; ProductKey> Set up the
Reason: VMware automatically turns on the floppy disk and automatically loads the ‘autoinst.FLp’ file.   
Solution: Close the Floppy Disk in Settings, and try again successfully!   
Attached is the download address of windows8:
English version:
Download 64-bit systems here
Click here to download 32-bit systems
The Product Key: DNJXJ – 7 xbw8-2378 – t – X22TX – BKG7J
Simplified Chinese version:
Download 64-bit systems here
Click here to download 32-bit systems
The Product Key: DNJXJ – 7 xbw8-2378 – t – X22TX – BKG7J