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How do I install Windows 8 on a virtual machine? (VirtualBox)

To set up VirtualBox on your computer, follow these instructions:

  1. Visit this link and choose the Windows Hosts option.
  2. The VirtualBox installer will start downloading to your PC.
  3. Open the downloaded file and follow the installation steps. Click Next.
Note: If you encounter issues during installation, disable the USB support in the setup wizard.

To create a new virtual machine (VirtualBox), follow these steps:

  1. Click the New button in the Machine menu.
  2. Provide a name for the virtual machine and locate the Windows 8 .iso file. Click Next.
    3. Note: Check the Skip Unattended Installations box.
  3. Allocate at least 2 GB of RAM and click Next.
    4. Note: Adjust the RAM size according to your needs, ensuring it meets Windows 8 system requirements.
  4. Select the option to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now (use at least 40 GB for optimal performance). Click Next.
  5. In the Summary window, click Finish.
  6. Locate the Windows 8 .iso file by clicking the three-dot button next to the Tools option. From the dropdown menu, choose Media.
  7. Next, go to the Optical Disks tab and click Add. Select the Windows 8 .iso file.
  8. Start the virtual machine by clicking Start.
  9. The Windows 8 installation will start.

For further details on configuring Windows, see the section: How to install Windows 8?.

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