A complete guide to installing and configuring VirtualBox on macOS and virtualizing Windows 11 on your Mac.
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Virtualization allows Mac OS users to immerse themselves in the world of Windows without the need for a dual-boot installation. VirtualBox is the key to this capability. If you are interested in how to create a virtual machine from a Windows 10 ISO image on Mac OS, with detailed configuration and optimal performance, then welcome to our instructions. For Mac users using VirtualBox, it is important to know the nuances of setting up Windows 10 in a virtual environment. Our article will provide information on both the basic and professional aspects of this process. From software development to cybersecurity testing, the world of virtualization on the Mac opens up many possibilities for you.
Virtual machines are becoming a key tool for those seeking maximum security in the online space. They create an isolated environment that effectively blocks out potential threats and malware. Using a virtual machine reduces the risk of compromising the underlying system and provides an additional layer of protection against intrusions. Thus, for those who want to keep their data safe, virtual machines are becoming an indispensable tool in today’s digital world. VMware Player and VirtualBox are two well-known virtualization platforms for creating a virtual machine. Their key difference is that VMware Player is free for personal use only, while VirtualBox is completely free and open source software available for personal and commercial use. VMware Player is developed by VMware, a leader in virtualization, while VirtualBox is owned by Oracle. “Oracle” is an American corporation that specializes in the production of software, hardware for computing and other products and services in the field of information technology. VirtualBox, thanks to its transparent operation, has a larger set of features and settings, so we consider this virtual machine to be the best. Also, VirtualBox provides more flexible options and this is all thanks to its open source. On top of that, compatibility in VirtualBox, thanks to its open nature, supports a wider range of operating systems compared to VMware Player. Both tools, VMWare Player and VirtualBox, have their merits and each of them may be better depending on the specific use case scenario. The best way to determine which app best suits your needs is to install both and experiment with them. Only practice will help you figure out which virtual machine best meets your requirements.
Open the Safari browser
Select “Windows 10 Multi Edition ISO” and click “Confirm”
Select the language and click “Confirm”
Download the 64-Bit version of Windows
Click “Allow”
Here we can see that our file has been uploaded
Click on the highlighted fragment “macOS/Intel hosts”
Click “Allow”
Click twice on the file, as shown in the screenshot
Click twice on this icon, as shown in the screenshot
Click “Continue”
Click “Install”
Here we just need to wait for the files to download
Click “Close”
Click twice on the icon, as shown in the screenshot
Click “Create…”
We name our virtual machine, specify the path of our ISO image and move on
Here you can change your account details
You can modify the hardware by changing the amount of RAM and the virtual number of CPUs, then click “Next”
Choose the size of the Virtual Hard disk (at least 45 GB), and click “Next”
Click “Finish”
Here we are also waiting for the download to finish
Click on “start menu”
Click twice on the selected fragment, as shown in the screenshot
We don’t worry. click “Yes”
Click “Next”
We choose the place where we want to download and click Next
Click “Install”
Waiting for the download to finish
We press “Finish”
Now we need to reboot our system
Congratulations. Everything worked out for you.
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