Build a Virtual Machine with VirtualBox

Sometimes, there is a particular program that we want to run but is plagued with compatibility Operating System (OS). For example there are applications that we know first run on WinXP but now after trying again in Win7 not be opened (crash). Or even it could also have a special application we need to work, but this application can only run on Windows while Linux-based computer.

Of course, we can use the system to grow two Dual Booting OS in one computer. But sometimes this is generally impractical because more needs to be prepared such as set partitions, manage files, etc.. Moreover, if one day we have no need for a second OS, then the uninstall process was not easy. All too often end up re-formatting, and it means the set partitions and file again.

Actually, there is one practical solution to this, namely by using VirtualBox. With VirtualBox, you can as if making a new computer (virtual machine) and install it with your desired OS (Guest OS). More great again, you can run both at the same time; move from Guest to Host and vice versa with ease. If it is not needed anymore, you can simply delete it (remove) virtual machine without a complicated process.

Well, in this article I will explain about how to create a virtual machine using VirtualBox. Since many things to be explained, for convenience, then I split them up into several sections, namely: Download & Installl Virtual Box, Virtual Machine Setup & Guest OS, and the last is the setting. In this example, I will install WinXP in a virtual machine to be created. As for his own VirtualBox I run it on Win7 operating system. Thus, the Guest and Host OS = WinXP OS = Win7.

Dowload VirtualBox here