Virtualbox 64 bit guest
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Depending on your computer, this could take longer than it usually would as your computer is not only running the host and VirtualBox itself, it is also running a virtualized installer. Your operating system of choice will perform the usual installation process and will eventually load into its desktop.
#Virtualbox 64 bit guest install
Select the DVD or ISO of the operating system you want to install and click OK. A new window will appear asking you to select a start disk. Then, once you’ve got everything set up the way you want it and you’re ready to proceed, click Start. It could take a few seconds or a few minutes depending on your computer and required settings. VirtualBox should now set up your guest as directed. Select the amount of disk space you want for your virtual machine, around 40+ GB is a good start, this will give you enough space for the OS and extra programs that you need to download.
Dynamically allocated means it’ll only take up space as needed, whereas Fixed size will take up all of the physical disk space allotted to it from the time of creation. Then, choose your hard disk file type, the preselected VDI option works for most things.Next, select Create a virtual hard disk now and click Create.Don’t go into the red when setting memory size. Allocate some memory for your virtual machine, go in increments of 1024, use 4096 MB if your system can handle it.Now, give your guest a meaningful name, choose the type of OS you plan to install, and that 64-bit is selected.
#Virtualbox 64 bit guest update
If you don’t see the option, you may need to revisit your BIOS and either select a different option or update the BIOS. If you do, it means you are ready to install.
#Virtualbox 64 bit guest download
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There will be a couple warnings about installing device software and disconnecting your network this is normal. The host refers to the computer you will be running VirtualBox on.