1. Download VirtualBox:
- Visit the official VirtualBox website- https://www.virtualbox.org/
- Open "Downloads" from the menu.
- Download the relevant version (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.) for your operating system.
2. Launch VirtualBox:
- Open the downloaded installer.
- To finish the installation on your computer, adhere to the on-screen directions.
3. Obtain an ISO (operating system image):
-Select the operating system that you wish to set up in the virtual computer.
- Go to the designated operating system's official website (Windows, Ubuntu, etc.).
- Download that operating system's ISO file.
4. Build a New Virtual Environment:
- After installation, launch VirtualBox.
-Press the "New" button to launch a new virtual computer.
-Name your virtual computer by entering its name.
- Select the operating system type and version.
-Assign the virtual machine the appropriate amount of RAM.
5. Create a Virtual Hard Disk:
- You'll be asked to create a virtual hard disk when creating the virtual computer.
- Select the default settings or change the size to suit your needs.
6. Install the Operating System ISO:
-Once you have chosen your virtual machine, select "Settings."
- Select the "Storage" menu.
- Click on the empty disk icon next to "Controller: IDE" in the "Controller: IDE" section.
- Select the ISO file you downloaded to use as the optical drive.
7. Start the Virtual Machine:
- Open the VirtualBox manager and choose your virtual machine.
- To start the virtual machine, click "Start".
-The operating system will install within the virtual machine if you follow the on-screen directions.
8.Install Additional Guest Content:
- After installing the operating system in the virtual machine, install "Guest Additions" from VirtualBox's Devices menu which enhances integration between the host and guest systems.
You can now utilize your virtual machine that has been configured. It can be started, stopped, and even more virtual machines for different operating systems can be created.
