How to Install Linux on a Virtual Machine using VirtualBox

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Linux on a virtual machine using VirtualBox. VirtualBox is a popular virtualization software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.

Here are the steps to install Linux on a virtual machine using VirtualBox:

2. Download a Linux Distribution: Choose a Linux distribution that you want to install on the virtual machine. Popular options include Ubuntu, Fedora, and CentOS. Download the ISO image of the Linux distribution from the official website.

3. Create a New Virtual Machine: Open VirtualBox and click on the "New" button to create a new virtual machine. Enter a name for the virtual machine and choose the Linux operating system and version from the options.

4. Configure Virtual Machine Settings: Set the amount of memory (RAM) and the size of the virtual hard disk for the virtual machine. You can also customize additional settings like network configurations and display settings.

5. Install Linux on the Virtual Machine: Select the newly created virtual machine from the list and click on the "Start" button. In the VirtualBox window, select the Linux ISO image you downloaded as the bootable media. Follow the installation wizard to install Linux on the virtual machine.

6. Complete the Linux Installation: Once the Linux installation is complete, the virtual machine will reboot. Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the installation and set up your Linux environment.

7. Install VirtualBox Guest Additions (Optional): After the Linux installation is complete, you can optionally install VirtualBox Guest Additions. These are additional tools and drivers that enhance the performance and functionality of the virtual machine.

By following these steps, you can install Linux on a virtual machine using VirtualBox. VirtualBox provides a convenient and isolated environment for running Linux, allowing you to explore and work with Linux without affecting your primary operating system.

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[RazzoEsplosivo-imcv]

1 command: sudo apt update
2 command:sudo apt install -y build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)

[jayjayavardhan]

Thanks a Lot Bro everyone follow each and every step exactly it is 💯 working 🙏

[Javaman]

Thanks, this worked just as you showed that it would.

[__Bibi]

You forgot to add the commands you ran in the terminal on the description box

[sameerkhan]

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[flzywjj]

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[Burnett]

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[mddinislam]

that's great video and easy to understand... Best guideline to Install VM in windows

[SameerHassandotcom]

Thank you for an excellent Virtual Box Tutorial

[randomgamingtech]

I couldn't activate the bidirectional option in shared clipboard nor Drag Drop. I got this error: The machine is not mutable or running (state is Saved).

[adprofessional]

complete from beginning to the end amazing tutorial for setting up the VM great!

[hetpatel]

After 14:11 it doesn't restart with the name like yours was codebind it just doesn't show any interface just a blank screen pls help

[yanpain]

i have finished the installation but after a reboot, linux cannot start and i got the error messages : error: cannot allocate the kernel buffer . error: you need to load the kernel first . can somebody help me ?

[htigbfx]

Such a helpful video..Installed successfully

[heisenbergwaffles]

I'm getting an error when try to install... It says I need microsoft visual c++ 2019. which I already have

[Kotallo_Skyclan]

tahnk you so much sir. my teacher was freaking useless.

[sahilramteke]

When I click on New my interface is different it asks me to select ISO image? What should I do should I keep it un selected and proceed?

[anandpraj]

I tried but it's still not showing in full screen

[aaqibali]

Make sure your virtualisation is enabled

[harshitkhosla]

sudo apt install -y build-essential linux-headers -$(uname - r)