VirtualBox is open-source software that allows you to create and run virtual machines on your computer, enabling you to run multiple operating systems on the same machine. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install VirtualBox on Windows 11.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
You can download VirtualBox from the official website. Click on "Download" and choose the version that fits your operating system - in this case, select "Windows hosts".
Once the download is complete, double-click on the installation package to start the installation process.
In the installation wizard, click "Next" to begin.
Read and accept the license agreement, then click "Next".
Choose the installation location where you want to install VirtualBox, or leave the default location, then click "Next".
Choose the components you want to install. By default, all components are selected, but you can uncheck some of them if you don't need them. Then click "Next".
Choose the start menu folder where you want to create shortcuts to access VirtualBox, or leave the default folder. Click "Next".
Select whether or not you want to create desktop shortcuts, then click "Next".
Review your choices on the summary page, then click "Install" to begin the installation process.
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
To launch VirtualBox, click on the Windows start menu and search for "VirtualBox".
Select "Oracle VM VirtualBox" from the search results.
VirtualBox will launch, and you can start creating virtual machines.
You have successfully installed VirtualBox on your Windows 11 machine. Now you can create and manage virtual machines to run multiple operating systems on your computer.
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