Setting Up Windows 8 in VirtualBox: A Step-by-Step Guide

To set up VirtualBox on your computer, proceed with these instructions:

1. Access this link and choose the Windows Hosts selection from the menu.

2. The VirtualBox installer will commence downloading on your system.
3. Launch the downloaded VirtualBox installer and click Next.

Here’s how to establish a new virtual machine in VirtualBox:

1. Hit the New button within the Machine menu.

2. Name your new Virtual Machine and pinpoint the location for the Windows 8 .iso file. Press Next.
Note: Ensure to check the option labeled Skip Unattended Installations.

3. Allocate at least 2 GB of RAM then click Next.
Reminder: You may choose any RAM size that suits your system requirements for Windows 8.

4. Select to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now (opt for at least 40 GB to ensure smooth operation). Then press Next.

5. In the next Summary window, click Finish.

6. Navigate to the Tools option and click the three-dot button to the right. A dropdown menu will appear. Select Media.

7. Select the Optical Disks tab and then press Add. Choose the Windows 8 .iso file.

8. Activate the virtual machine by clicking Start.

9. The installation of Windows 8 will commence.

For additional details on configuring Windows, refer to the section: How to install Windows 8?.