Setting Up Windows 7 in VirtualBox: A Step-by-Step Guide
To begin setting up VirtualBox on your computer, execute these instructions:
- Access this link and choose the Windows Hosts selection from the menu.
- The VirtualBox download will commence on your system.
- Execute the downloaded VirtualBox setup and proceed by clicking Next.
Attention: If you experience problems during the VirtualBox setup, opt out of the USB feature selection.
To create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these steps:
- Click the New button in the Machine menu.
- Name your new Virtual Machine and specify the path to the Windows 7 .iso file, then click Next.
- Assign a minimum of 2 GB of RAM and advance by clicking Next.
- Choose to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now with at least 32 GB for optimal operation, and press Next.
- In the Summary window that follows, click Finish.
- Click on the three dots next to the Tools menu to access the Windows 7 .iso file through the dropdown, and select Media.
- Under the Optical Disks tab, select Add and locate the Windows 7 .iso file.
- Initiate the virtual machine by selecting Start.
- The installation process for Windows 7 will start.
Advice: Check the Skip Unattended Installations box.
Tip: You may adjust the RAM value as per your system's capabilities and requirements.
Notice: For additional guidance on setting up Windows, refer to the article: How to Install Windows 7?.