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Running Windows in Linux: A VirtualBox Guide

ExplainingComputers via YouTube

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This tutorial demonstrates how to create and manage Windows 10 and Windows 11 virtual machines in Linux using VirtualBox. Learn the complete process from installation to configuration, including setting up shared folders between your Linux host and Windows virtual machines, enabling USB device support, and handling Windows activation. Discover practical techniques for backing up, moving, and restoring virtual machines to ensure your work remains secure. The video provides step-by-step instructions for installing VirtualBox in both graphical environments and via terminal commands in Ubuntu-based distributions, with detailed chapters covering preparation, installation, VM creation, resource sharing, and essential maintenance tips. Perfect for Linux users who need occasional access to Windows applications without dual-booting.

Syllabus

00:00 Titles & Intro
00:41 Getting Ready
02:57 VirtualBox Install
06:00 Windows 10 Virtual Machine
13:05 Shared Folders
15:04 USB Access
17:09 Ubuntu terminal install
18:30 Windows 11 VM install
21:38 Useful Tips
24:26 Wrap

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