Yes, VMware workstation is supported, and works quite well.
As to your problem, it's the same answer as before. You'll need to go into the boot menu and select option 4 to wipe the disks and do a new install. This is documented in the Installation and Setup Guide, which you can find at the following link.
http://now.netapp.com/NOW/download/tools/simulator/ontap/8.0/
Starting at page 48 of the document are instructions that will walk you through the necessary steps to fix your issue.