How to Run Ubuntu Under Virtualbox on Windows XP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the official VirtualBox site to download this application.

   To do click here, and in the downloads section, choose your desired release of VirtualBox.
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   Step 2: When the download is finished

   After that, in a new opened window, click on the 'next' button. , If not, just click the 'next' button. , Then hit the 'next' button again. , Just hit the 'Yes' button.
   
   This software will not harm your computer. , If you wish to review or change any of your installation settings, click the 'Back' button.
   
   Total installation time should be within the five minute range. , After that, hit the 'Finish' button. , The button is located on the top-left part of the application, as shown in the picture. ,, After that, hit the 'next' button. , In this installation, you should choose Create a 'Virtual hard drive now' option, which is by default. , If this is your first time, we recommend leaving everything as default.
   
   Hit the 'next' button. ,, If you wish, you can leave the default name. , Click on green 'Start' button to run your virtual hard drive. ,,, Your job is done.
   
   Now follow the Ubuntu setup wizard to finish installing the OS.
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   Step 3: click on the setup.exe file.

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   Step 4: If you wish to change the location of where VirtualBox will be installed

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   Step 5: you can browse to the location of your choice.

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   Step 6: In the next opened window

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   Step 7: choose whether you would like shortcuts installed or not.

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   Step 8: You will be asked whether or not you would like to proceed in the installation.

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   Step 9: Click the 'Install' button to begin the installation process process.

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    Step 10: Wait until the application finishes the process of installation.

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    Step 11: Open VirtualBox and click on the 'New' option.

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    Step 12: Choose the distribution of your Ubuntu CD

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    Step 13: and hit the 'next' button.

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    Step 14: Select the amount of memory (RAM) in megabytes to be allocated to the virtual machine.The recommended memory size is 512MB.

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    Step 15: Choose the option that you desire and hit the 'Create' button.

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    Step 16: Choose the type of file that you would like to use for the new virtual hard drive.

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    Step 17: Choose whether or not the new virtual hard drive file should grow as it is used (dynamically allocated) or if it should be created at its maximum size (fixed size).

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    Step 18: Type the name of the one virtual hard drive file into the box.

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    Step 19: You will be able to see the General information about your newly created system.

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    Step 20: In the VirtuaBox-information window

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    Step 21: read about options that you will use later

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    Step 22: then click on the 'OK' button.

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    Step 23: In the new window

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    Step 24: browse to the place where your Ubuntu ISO is located and then hit the 'Start' button.

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    Step 25: Congratulations!

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