Installing VirtualBox on Windows with Debian ISO

note

Installing VirtualBox on GNU/Linux and MacOS is slightly different.

Debian ISO Image

You can download the Debian ISO file from the official Debian website at the following URL: https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/

caution

• The ISO image is/was debian-12.0.0-amd64-netinst.iso --- but this is subject to change.

Download Manager

Using a download manager when downloading large or multiple files simultaneously would be best, as it can help make the downloading process more efficient and reliable. Additionally, suppose you have a slower internet connection or experience frequent interruptions while downloading. In that case, a download manager can help improve your download speed and stability.

• Download from https://www.freedownloadmanager.org/
• Or, install a plug-in on your browser.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

You may need to ENABLE VMX (Virtual Machine Extensions). Check your PC firmware configuration manual on how to do this. E.g.,

• VMX ENABLED:

• VMX DISABLED:

Hyper-V

You may need to DISABLE Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows to install VirtualBox. You can do this by running the following command in Admin PowerShell:

dism.exe /Online /Disable-Feature:Microsoft-Hyper-V

Installing VirtualBox

• Download the latest version of VirtualBox for Windows from the Oracle website https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads/
  info

  • The VirtualBox version is/was 7.0.8 --- but this is subject to change.
  • This example will use the previous version, 7.0.4.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer file by double-clicking.
• You will be prompted with a User Account Control (UAC) window. Click on Yes to continue.
• The VirtualBox Setup Wizard will appear. Click on Next to begin the installation process.
• When doing the installation, most of the options are DEFAULT Possible different answers will be marked with ARROWS

• Read the license agreement, and if you agree, select I Agree and click Next.
• Choose the defaults by clicking either Yes or Next.

• Click Install to begin the installation process

• Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to click Finish.

Path: docs/virtualbox/installing-vbox-on-windows
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