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Mac install virtualbox
Mac install virtualbox




mac install virtualbox
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Follow the on-screen instructions, the default settings should be fine. You must remember your host key, which defaults to the left Command key. You may get the Virtual Machine host key warning again, select “Do not show this message again” and then “Capture”. It will boot like a normal computer, but in a window on your Mac.

  • Your VM should start for the first time.
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    Normally after Windows installed, you can simply move your mouse out of the VM window and it will be back on your Mac side. You will need to do this if your mouse and keyboard appear to be “stuck” in the VM, meaning you can’t move the mouse out of the VM. Use this key to “release” the mouse and keyboard from the VM to switch back to your Mac. What is important to note on this screen is the host key, which is set to Left Command key. You may see a warning that “Auto capture keyboard” is turned on.

  • Click the green “Start” arrow to start your VM.
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    Choose “Add,” select the ISO you download earlier, and select “Choose”.Select “ Empty” and choose “Choose/Create a disk image…” A dialog will open.Select the new VM you created and choose Settings (gear icon).Your VM is a computer within a computer, which means it must be started and shut down like a normal computer (it also means it can get viruses so be careful). You should see the VM you created, and it should be “Powered Off”.

    mac install virtualbox

    You will now be taken back to the Virtual Machine Manager, which will no longer be empty.The default settings should be fine (the drive is dynamic, so will only use the least amount of space on your host computer). Next you must configure the hard disk for your VM to use.Leave the default “Create a virtual hard disk now” selected.Go with the recommended memory (2048 MB, or 2 GB).Select “Windows” as the operating system, and “Windows 10 (64 bit)” as the version.Give your VM a name such as “Windows 10”.Click New in the toolbar, which will launch the New Virtual Machine Wizard.When you run VirtualBox for the first time, there will be no virtual machines (VMs) installed.When you mount the DMG, you must then run the VirtualBox installer, which will place VirtualBox into your Applications folder. If you are on a Mac, you need the version for “OS X hosts.” VirtualBox must be installed before it can be used. Save the DMG to a location on your computer where you will be able to find it (Downloads, Desktop, etc.). What you really need is the activation key, since DVD drives are very uncommon these days.

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    You’ll need to purchase a Windows 10 Home (64-bit) license, which is available new on Amazon (search for “Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit OEM”) or a second-hand license available on eBay. You can install Windows without a license key, but you’ll get a nasty reminder if you don’t activate after a few weeks. Most likely, you need the 64-bit version. The file you download will be over 3GB, so get this started and move on! 2) Acquire a Windows License You can download an ISO of the installation disk directly from Microsoft. Note you should probably install Windows 11 going forward… 1) Download Windows 10

    mac install virtualbox

    The instructions below are for Intel Apple computers. If you have Before you do anything else, make sure your Mac is updated to the latest version of OS X your computer supports, and verify it has 8GB or more of RAM. See “ Get Windows Working on your MacBook” for details. Note, if you have an MacBook with an Apple Silicon processor, Microsoft now recommends you use Parallels.

    MAC INSTALL VIRTUALBOX FREE

    This tutorial was written for VirtualBox, since it’s free and you don’t have to reboot your computer to access Windows (this is why I don’t recommend Bootcamp, since you lose access to your Mac files and software). If you’re a Mac user, there’s no need to sell your Mac and get a Windows computer. You can use VirtualBox, Parallels or VMWare (links lead to academic versions) to run Windows on your Mac.






    Mac install virtualbox