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Setting Up Windows 8.1 in VirtualBox: A Step-by-Step Guide

To initiate the installation of VirtualBox on your system, proceed with the following instructions:

  1. Access this link and choose the Windows Hosts selection from the menu.
  2. Downloading of the VirtualBox setup will commence on your computer.
  3. Run the downloaded VirtualBox setup and proceed by clicking Next.
Tip: Should installation issues arise, especially with USB features, opt out of these during setup.

Here’s how to establish a new virtual machine using VirtualBox:

  1. Tap the New button in the Machine menu.
  2. Name your new Virtual Machine and designate the storage path for the Windows 8.1 .iso file before hitting Next.
    3. Reminder: Avoid the 'Skip Unattended Installations' option.
  3. Allocate at least 2 GB of RAM and continue by clicking Next.
  4. Choose to Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now with a minimum capacity of 40 GB for optimal performance, then click Next.
  5. After reviewing the settings in the Summary window, confirm by clicking Finish.
  6. Access the Windows 8.1 .iso by selecting the Tools option and using the three-dot button to navigate. Choose Media from the dropdown.
  7. Further, click the Optical Disks tab and select Add. Choose the Windows 8.1 .iso file.
  8. Initiate the virtual machine by selecting Start.
  9. The installation process for Windows 8.1 will commence.

For additional details on configuring Windows settings, refer to the section: How to install Windows 8.1?.

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