diff --git a/install/variables/X11.py b/install/variables/X11.py
index 22b99f2..ea1d29f 100644
--- a/install/variables/X11.py
+++ b/install/variables/X11.py
@@ -207,6 +207,8 @@ class VariableOsInstallX11Composite(VideoVariable):
 
         if self.Get('os_install_x11_video_drv') in defaultCompositeOn:
             defaultComposite = "on"
+        elif self.Get('hr_virtual') == 'vmware':
+            defaultComposite = "on"
         else:
             defaultComposite = "off"
         if self.Get('os_install_x11_video_drv') == self.Get('os_x11_video_drv'):