Steps to Download and Install VirtualBox on Windows 11
1: Download VirtualBox
1. Visit the official VirtualBox download page: https://www.virtualbox.org
2. Click on the "Download VirtualBox" link.
3. Under "VirtualBox Platform Packages", click on "Windows hosts" to download the latest version
for Windows 11
2: Install VirtualBox
1. Locate the downloaded .exe file (usually in the Downloads folder).
2. Double-click the file to start the installation.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions:
o Click Next to proceed.
o Select the installation location (default is recommended).
o Choose optional components (keep default selections unless customization is needed).
o Click Install and confirm any permissions.
4. Wait for the installation to complete, then click Finish.
Steps to download Ubuntu ISO file
We can download the latest Ubuntu ISO file from the official Ubuntu website: https://ubuntu.com/download
There are different versions available:
• Ubuntu Desktop: Ideal for personal computers and workstations.
• Ubuntu Server: Suitable for server environments.
• Ubuntu Flavors: Variants with different desktop environments (e.g., Kubuntu, Xubuntu).
• Ubuntu Core: A lightweight, immutable version for IoT and embedded systems.
Steps to install Ubuntu on Virtual Box
1. Create a New Virtual Machine (VM) in VirtualBox
• Open VirtualBox and click New.
• Enter a name (e.g., "Ubuntu").
• Select Type: Linux and Version: Ubuntu (64-bit).
• Click Next.
2. Allocate RAM
• Assign at least 4 GB (4096 MB) of RAM (for better performance).
• Click Next.
3. Create a Virtual Hard Disk
• Select Create a virtual hard disk now and click Create.
• Choose VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) and click Next.
• Select Dynamically allocated for better disk management.
• Set a minimum of 25 GB storage and click Create.
4. Mount the Ubuntu ISO File
• Select the newly created VM and click Settings.
• Go to the Storage section.
• Under Controller: IDE, click the Empty disk icon.
• Click Choose a disk file and browse to select the Ubuntu ISO file.
• Click OK.
5. Start the Ubuntu Installation
• Click Start to boot the VM with the Ubuntu ISO.
• Select Try or Install Ubuntu when the menu appears.
• Choose Install Ubuntu.
• Select Language and click Continue.
6. Configure Installation Settings
• Keyboard Layout: Select and click Continue.
• Updates and Software: Choose Normal Installation and enable updates. Click Continue.
• Installation Type: Choose Erase disk and install Ubuntu (since it's a virtual disk).
• Click Install Now and confirm the changes.
7. Create User and Finalize Installation
• Set up:
1. Your Name
2. Computer Name
3. Username & Password (for login).
• Click Continue, and the installation will proceed.
8. Complete Installation and Restart
• Once installation is complete, click Restart Now.
• Remove the Ubuntu ISO (if prompted) and press Enter.
• Log in to Ubuntu using the username and password you set up.
9. Update and Optimize Ubuntu
• Open Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).
• Run the following commands to update the system:
1. sudo apt update
2. sudo apt upgrade
