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Asked: 2012-09-14 08:21:34 +0800 CST

Install windows 7 through virtual box

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I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I want to install Windows 7 on my system from a CD through VirtualBox. I searched the detailed tutorials through google but I did not find one that worked.

So can some one kindly share any detailed tutorial or link which will really help me out.

windows-7

3 Answers

  1. Go to their website:

    https://www.virtualbox.org/

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    Then choose linux host

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    see 12.04 then choose either 32 bit or 64 bit

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    wait until download finishes

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    install virtualbox by clicking on the downloaded file

    After that launch the program

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    Click on New and a window will show up

    Choose a name and a version

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    click next

    Now choose the amount of Ram. Red is danger. Green is OK

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    click Next

    choose create virtual Drive

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    click create and a new windows will show up

    Choose the 1st option and click next

    Now either choose fixed or dynamically. I prefer dynamical so you can change the size later

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    Click next

    Now choose the amount you want to allocate for your harddisk give it a name and click create

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    Now we need to configure it so Click on settings

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    Ignore the error and click OK

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    choose storage on the left panel and choose the CD icon that says Empty

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    Now Click on the CD icon on the far right and choose DVD/CD and Click OK

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    Now Click on the Start Button and boot from your CD

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    Do not forget to insert your CD

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  2. It may be convenient to use virtual machines you download and manage locally from Microsoft:

    https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/linux/

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