How to Install Virtual Box
It's now quite a variety of virtual OS applications, allowing you to use more than one operating system, without having to install them directly. One of its most widely used applications is VirtualBox. This application is based on open source and support Windows, Linux to Mac.
Interested in trying out VirtualBox? Well, here I will explain how to install it.
What is VirtualBox?
VirtualBox is a Virtual OS application that allows your PC or laptop to run more than one OS. For example I use Windows 10 OS, then I want to use Windows 7. Well, here I do not need to reinstall. Just use Virtual Box to run Windows 7 virtually. In terms of functionality, VirtualBox is usually used to test applications, or test certain features on the OS.
How To Install VirtualBox In Windows 7,8,10
Installing VirtualBox is more or less the same as installing a typical application. The steps are more or less like this:
- First download the app
- Open the installation file
- In the process of installing enable networking
- Install extension
1. Download VirtualBox
First, you'll need to download VirtualBox and its Extensions first. Here are the steps:
- First, please open a browser on your PC.
- Then access the official virtualbox site.
- If you have, click Windows host in the VirtualBox 6 platform packages field.
Note: If you are using an operating system other than Windows, just click the link according to the OS used.
- Next click the All supported platforms menu in the VirtualBox 6 column of the Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack.
- Wait for the download to complete.
2. Install VirtualBox
It is recommended to put the two installation files in one folder (to make it easier). Next, you can start the installation process. The method is as follows:
- Please double click on virtualbox software.
- Next select the Next button.
- Select a feature to install on VirtualBox.
Note: It is recommended to select the default feature.
- If you have, click Browse to choose where to store VirtualBox.
- Then set the file storage layout.
- Select the icon options as you like, then click Next again.
- A Warning: Network Interfaces notification will appear indicating that your connection will be temporarily disconnected.
- In this notification, click Yes to continue the installation process.
- Click Install to start the VirtualBox installation process.
- Wait until the installation process is successful.
- If you have, go ahead and check the Start Option of Oracle VM Virtual Box and click the Finish button to open it.
- Finished.
3. Install Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
VirtualBox can actually be used after installation. But it is also recommended to install Oracle VM VirtualBox extension in order to get additional features. Examples include disk image encryption and USB support version 3.0. How: ...
- Go to the File tab and select the Preferences menu.
- Then there will appear VirtualBox – Preferences dialog box, here click the Add Extension icon.
- Locate the Oracle VM VirtualBox extension store, then select it and click Open.
- Click Install on the VirtualBox – Question dialog box.
- Finally, click the I Agree button on the VirtualBox License.
- Wait until the extension installation process is successful.
- If it is successful, then in the VirtualBox – Preferences dialog box will appear the name of the extension that has been installed.
- Finished.
VirtualBox function
Previously discussed at a glance yes, here are some other functions of VirtualBox:
- Try different operating systems without having to reinstall or dual boot.
- Test apps that don't support the OS you're using.
- Can be used to create networking simulations.
- Create a VPS (Virtual Private Server) in one hardware.
Additional tips:
- Make sure to use the latest version of VirtualBox to get additional features and operating system.
- To use VirtualBox, make sure you already have the ISO file of the operating system you want to run.
So many discussions about how to install VirtualBox. Can be for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. If there is a problem with the installation time, or confused in a step, can ask to comment yes. Thanks....