How to Install a Virtual Machine Running Windows 10

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Go to the Windows 10 download page and choose which edition you want to download, then click “Confirm.” Remember to confirm the language and the bit rate as well.

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Next, head over to the VirtualBox site to download the latest version of Oracle’s free software. You will need to go through the same installation process like the one displayed below.

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Now you can create a virtual drive. Microsoft recommends that you use 16GB minimum for the 32-bit version and 20GB is for the 64-bit version.

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Next, you can go find the Windows ISO. You can go in the settings of the virtual machine, and find “Storage” tab. Click the disc icon with a green plus next to “Controller: SATA.” You will need to click “Choose disk.” All that’s left to do is to find the Windows ISO you downloaded at the beginning of this tutorial. 

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Before you install Windows 10, go to the “Display” tab. You should configure how much video memory you want for the virtual machine, be sure to stay in the green.

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Press the “Start” button in VirtualBox, and begin the Windows 10 installation process. Just follow the on-screen instructions that will appear on the page. Provide your Live.com username and password when prompted. This is also how you will log into your account in Windows 10. 

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Open your VM back up and watch in amazement as you log into Windows 10!

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