How to Install VirtualBox on Windows 11 and 10

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Prerequisites for Installing VirtualBox on Windows

Check out acomplete list of VirtualBox-supported OSif yours is not listed above.

How to Install VirtualBox on Windows (Basic and Extension Package)

Oracle’s VirtualBox comes in two packages: the basic version and the extension pack. The basic package includes all open-source components, while the extension pack comes with features such as VRDP support, host webcam passthrough, AES-encrypted disk image support, etc.

Step 1: Go to theOracle VirtualBox download page.

Step 2: Click on theWindows hostslink. Save the installer file anywhere you prefer.

Note: To download the extension package, scroll down to the ‘VirtualBox Extension Pack’ section and click the ‘All supported platforms’ link.

Step 3: Once downloaded, navigate to the installer file and double-click on it.

Step 4: An installation wizard will pop up; clickNext.

Step 5: On the next screen, customize the things you want to installand clickNext.

Note:We will go with the default installation without changing any settings.

Step 6: Check or uncheck theoptionsyou want to include and clickNext.

Step 7: The next screen will show a warning about Network Interfaces. ClickYes.

Note: After clicking Yes, you may encounter a temporary network disconnection.

Step 8: If there are any missing dependencies, VirtualBox will install them. ClickYes.

Step 9: Finally, clickInstallin the Ready to Install screen.

The installation will take some time, depending on your system speed.

Step 10: During installation, you may get a Windows Security prompt. ClickInstall.

Step 11: Once the installation is complete, clickFinishto close the wizard after the installation.

There you go. You have successfully installed VirtualBox on your PC.

FAQs

VirtualBox is safe and should not have any negative effects on your computer. However, running a virtual machine on your computer using VirtualBox can consume a significant amount of resources, such as CPU, memory, and disk space.

It is necessary to have administrator rights on your computer to install VirtualBox. However, you do not need administrator rights to access your virtual machine.

VirtualBox is free and open-source software, so it does not require a license. You can download and use it without paying for a license. However, if you want to use certain features that are part of the Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack, you must purchase a license from Oracle.

Depending on how the host computer and virtual machine are set up, VirtualBox can use UEFI or BIOS to start a virtual machine. By default, VirtualBox will boot the virtual machine using EFI. If EFI is unavailable, it will fall back to BIOS.

Yes, you need an ISO file to install an operating system on a virtual machine.

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Last updated on 23 April, 2024

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