I recently decided to expand the virtual drive for a Linux VM running in VMPlayer in Windows 7. The last step is to modify partitions using a 3rd party software: GParted. In principle, GParted should be started from a live CD in the virtual machine (can't modify partitions in use). To achieve this:
1) I set Player -> Manage -> VM Settings - > CD/DVD (IDE) to use file C:\Users\ .... \ gparted-live-.., .iso;
2) I have then shutdown and restarted using F2 to get to the Virtual BIOS;
3) In the virtual BIOS I set the boot order to CD first, then save and exit.
Unfortunately, the VM still boots up, apparently, from the HD in to Linux. How do I get a VM to boot from the CD? Tnx in advance for any assistance.