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How to use VirtualBox - Tutorial for Beginners

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In this step-by-step tutorial, learn what Oracle VirtualBox is, how to install it on your computer, and how to run it. Oracle VirtualBox is a free and open-source software that allows you to create and run virtual machines on your computer. You can use it to test different operating systems, software applications, or configurations without affecting your main system. 📚 RESOURCES - Oracle VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org/ - Ubuntu ISO: https://ubuntu.com/ - Microsoft Windows ISOs: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Enable virtualization 01:59 Install VirtualBox 03:10 Download ISOs 04:16 Set up virtual machine 06:58 Adjust view 08:39 Apps 08:55 Machine menu 10:07 View, input, devices & help menus 10:53 Shutdown virtual machine 11:03 Add multiple virtual machines 11:35 Start up virtual machine 11:51 Settings 12:25 Remove virtual machine 12:39 Wrap up 📺 RELATED VIDEOS - Playlist with all my videos on VirtualBox: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xLzGstqVc7ek1YMUO6VG7u2 - Windows Hyper-V Virtual Machine Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3I64TeJ4iNI - Windows Sandbox: https://youtu.be/UywHb0rOHVI 📩 NEWSLETTER - Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME - Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstratvert/ - Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevstrat - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Stratvert-101912218227818 - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinstratvert - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstratvert/ 🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM ✅ 🔍 Grammarly | https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/SH3nL ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa ✅ 📋 Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax ✅ 🖼️ Figma | https://psxid.figma.com/lqjg97licpry ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr 🎒 MY COURSES - Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?sub_confirmation=1 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - Hit the THANKS button in any video! - Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #virtualbox

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jamesrune24 4 weeks, 2 days ago

English language is much appreciated, thank you for this tutorial.

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sergioserna599 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Very informational thank you sir

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christina.lewis 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Very useful informational video. Keep up the good work sir. 😊

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raagini_dhar 3 months, 3 weeks ago

So helpful! Was stuck on actually setting up the machine just to realize I wasn't putting the ISO file in it at all, LOL! Thanks!

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nicholas_bell 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank god I clicked on a virtual box video and it wasn’t just an AI voice leading me to malware

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enzogabriel_pacheco 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thank you for this. I’ve been working in helpdesk and IT for 13 years and I don’t get to dabble much with VM’s and I wanted to setup a home windows museum using oracle virtualbox but I wasn’t really sure how to get started. This helps a lot. Now I have to pull up information on how to get windows 95 and 98 working correctly inside a VM. You’ve been a big help

claude.renard
claude.renard 7 months ago

Thanks! I had downloaded the VM but then when I went to start it didn't realize I'd needed an os also. Great tutorial!

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udarshsolara37 7 months, 3 weeks ago

1:47 For those who can't find the virtualization (VDM) in the Windows 10 BIOS, check Windows Features from the desktop interface. Type "Turn Windows Features" and it should be available in the primary load out. It may take a few minutes to load up and apply the changes, depending on the age of your machine.

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jacqueline.long 8 months, 3 weeks ago

You are a very good presenter. This is multiple videos watched to try to install VirtualBox and a Linux OS. No luck at all. The end of every step comes with a new problem. And I'm only 4 minutes into the video. I could not get past the home screen of VirtualBox without the Folders error. I have my phone with the video and my PC with downloads all ready. I just don't have the background knowledge to troubleshoot all the wrinkles. I have an aptitude for it, Electronic Engineering Technician diploma and 15 years fixing electromechanical machines. That was 20 years ago. This is not easy, not intuitive and not click and go. I'm just writing this to relive my pain and give up on this pursuit in good conscience. Go ahead and bury this comment anywhere you wish. Thanks anyway.

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alexislopez263 9 months, 3 weeks ago

This was very well done. I am now running Ubuntu and running apps that I couldn't run on Windows natively. Thank you!

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sabrina_king 9 months, 3 weeks ago

bro its been 3 hours im still downloadin my ISO file 😭

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leon_rogers 11 months, 1 week ago

Wow the way you explained everything is soo clean, even though i had no programming or IT background, its my first time watching your videos and honestly it feels like i can follow along just by watching it once, not multiple times like i do in other tutorial videos, i really like this kind of educational content, definitely a sub xD

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charansarna117 11 months, 2 weeks ago

I remember watching one of your vids with around 12k subz, channel has exploded, what an achievement

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martinemarion431 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Be honest, we're all here just to run those funny viruses without causing damage to our real PCs, aren't we?

sarah_wallace
sarah_wallace 11 months, 3 weeks ago

If anyone see this comment, DO NOT do Unattended Install. BIG MISTAKE. You'll thank me later.

gesine_schinke
gesine_schinke 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nice and simply explained. A type of video you can execute the instructions while watching. From zero to hero in a few minutes. Thanks to you

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brenocosmos37 1 year, 1 month ago

This video is quite exquisite in the sense that I am now able to run a VirtualBox VERY efficiently!!!!

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luce.antoine 1 year, 1 month ago

This video is the perfect example on what YT should be like! Contents you can learn from, no yapping, no begging for Likes and Subs and well explained ❤

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tony_johnson 1 year, 3 months ago

This is how to show an instruction video - no smalltalk - just down to business. Excellent video for a 66 year old beginner like me

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joshuaplume84 1 year, 3 months ago

I don’t want to accidentally ruin my laptop forever so if I get a new pc I’m gonna try getting a virtual machine on it, because I really hate viruses and many poeple testing viruses uses virtual machines and it seems to be a lifesaver :)