Virtualbox is a great app for using different operating systems on your PC, so here's how to get a fresh virtual machine set up and running.

If you want to replicate a virtual machine in VirtualBox, you have two options: Export and import to a separate computer or Create a clone.

The Enable EFI option in VirtualBox lets you turn on EFI on your virtual machine. If you want to use Linux distributions or Windows 11 on VirtualBox virtual machine, you must enable EFI.

How to install the virtual machine Open VirtualBox and choose Machine/New then choose a name for the virtual machine. For our installation we will call it “backbox-vm.” ...

You should. In fact, you must. When something goes awry, you want to have a solid backup available. Of course, VirtualBox has a great snapshot tool and you could always make use of that.

In certain ways, a virtual machine is the most effective option because it allows you to control how much disk space, memory, and other resources are allocated to running the operating system.

Booting the Windows 10 image To start the previously backed up Windows 10 in the window, create a new virtual machine in Hyper-V or Virtualbox, and select “Windows 10” as the operating system.

Learn how to seamlessly integrate macOS into your Windows 10/11 environment using a virtual machine. Unlock the power of both operating systems in one efficient setup.

Virtualbox is one of the more user-friendly tools when it comes to setting up virtual machines, but let's walk you through your first time.