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Installing VirtualBox on Windows with Debian ISO

Installing VirtualBox on GNU/Linux and MacOS is slightly different.​

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This is a step by step on installing virtual box in windows based operating systems and unix based operating systems

Table of Content​

Debian ISO Image​

You can download the Debian ISO file from the official Debian website at the following URL: https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/

Download Manager​

Using a download manager when downloading large or multiple files simultaneously would be best, as it can help make the downloading process more efficient and reliable. Additionally, suppose you have a slower internet connection or experience frequent interruptions while downloading. In that case, a download manager can help improve your download speed and stability.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology​

You may need to enable VMX (Virtual Machine Extensions). Check your PC firmware configuration manual on how to do this. E.g.,

  • VMX ENABLED:
  • VMX DISABLED:

Hyper-V​

You may need to disable Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows to install VirtualBox. You can do this by running the following command in Admin PowerShell:

dism.exe /Online /Disable-Feature:Microsoft-Hyper-V

Installing VirtualBox​

  • Download the latest version of VirtualBox for Windows from the Oracle website https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads/

    • The VirtualBox version is/was 7.0.8 — but this is subject to change.

    • This example will use the previous version, "7.0.4".

  • Once the download is complete, run the installer file by double-clicking.

  • You will be prompted with a User Account Control (UAC) window. Click on "Yes" to continue.

  • The VirtualBox Setup Wizard will appear. Click on "Next" to begin the installation process.

  • When doing the installation, most of the options are DEFAULT . Possible different answers will be marked with " ARROWS ."

  • Read the license agreement, and if you agree, select "I Agree" and click "Next."
  • Choose the defaults by clicking either "Yes" or "Next."
  • Click "Install" to begin the installation process
  • Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to click "Finish."

Updated At: 28/06/2023​

Path: docs/Virtual Box/installing​