How to Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Acquire the software.

   For instructions on how to download and install VirtualBox follow This link.
   
   Windows 8 it is available on Microsoft’s web page here Make sure you download the iso.
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   Step 2: Once VirtualBox is installed and Windows 8 is downloaded

   , Once this is done, select windows on the first scroll menu then select Windows 8 from the version box (second scroll box). ,, Simply select next. ,( virtual box disk image should be selected by default) , You may select dynamically allocated or a fixed size.
   
   You may choose either, but often fixed size is better as it is faster and more stable. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: open VirtualBox and select new machine

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   Step 4: Type in Windows 8 into the text box or whatever you want to name the Operating System.

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   Step 5: When the setup wizard asks you how much ram to give the machine giving the machine the default ram should be fine

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   Step 6: but if you have surplus or limited ram adjusting the slider is fine.

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   Step 7: Now when the wizard asks about a new virtual hard disk do not select anything.

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   Step 8: Next the wizard will ask what type of virtual hard drive you want select VDI or virtual box disk image than select next.

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   Step 9: Now the wizard will ask you to set the disk space for the hard drive.

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    Step 10: Now select the size of the disk as a minimum 20 gigabytes should be selected but the more space the merrier.

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    Step 11: When the summary page is brought up select create and wait as this may take a while.

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    Step 12: Now launch your virtual machine by opening VirtualBox and clicking on the machine.

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    Step 13: When a dialog box appears select your Windows8 iso.

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    Step 14: Now is the easy part simply follow the on screen instructions and enjoy you cutting edge new OS.

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