Step 1: Download the vmware player from the below link,
http://www.vmware.com/download/player/download.html or
Step 2: Download the linux (Ubuntu ) from the below link,
http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/
Note: Download the iso file inorder to open via vmware player in windows 7.
Step 3: Open the vmware player
Create a new virtual machine -> Installer disc image file (iso) and browse the location of the Ubuntu you have downloaded.
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