Introduction: How to Install Linux on Your Windows Using VirtualBox
Hello,,,
My name is Marwan Aljadani from class B203, I`ll be show you how to install Linux on your Windows.
You just need Two things:
- VirtualBox
This software can running Windows, Linux, Mac operating systems.
you can download it from HERE
- Linux OS ( For example Linux Mint 15 )
This is the Linux system.
you can download it from HERE
Step 1: Choose System Type
- After install VirtualBox, click New.
- Write your system Name for example Linux Mint 15.
- Select Type: Linux.
- Select Version: Ubuntu.
Step 2: Select the Amount of RAM
- Here select the amount of RAM
For example:
1024 MB = 1 GB
2048 MB = 2 GB
Step 3: Hard Disk Setting
- Choose Create a virtual hard drive now, to make a virtual disk space.
- Then select the VDI to make a backup.
- Choose Dynamically allocated.
- Now select the amount of hard drive size.
Step 4: Choose Liunx ISO File
- Now we done from hardware setting.
- Click Start to launch system.
- Choose your system iso file from your computer.
for example my system iso file is (linuxmint-15-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso)
Step 5: Install Linux and Make Account
- Click on the Install Linux Mint.
- And select Erase disk and install Linux Mint.
- Then press Install Now.
- Now make your account
- Then press Continue.
Step 6: Congratulations
- Congratulations now you have Linux on your Windows.
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25 Comments
1 year ago on Step 5
Thanks!
1 year ago
Very helpful tips,
I will use the same to solve issues of my company Indiaaccess Servers and Hostasp Servers
Thanks for your info
2 years ago
I am unable to start Ubuntu after clicking Start
It is showing some error please help me in solving that
Question 2 years ago
Hello,
I have a question , after I finish installing Linux image on Oracle VM it gives me a message that the installation is completed , after that when I try to run the linux image it returns back to the first page of installation (the language page) , Can you help me in this issue ?
3 years ago
I couldn't get to Step 5. When I started up my virtual box the screen went black after the loading screen and had fuzzy stuff that followed my mouse. I used the Linux Mint 18.3 iso. I attached a photo of what I see after Step 4. Any ideas on how to proceed?
Note: I gave it 3 GBs of Ram and 10 GB of harddrive space, Used Linux 18.3 cinnamon desktop
Edit: Solved the problem by going to settings in virtualbox, then display, then allocating more video memory to the display
3 years ago on Step 6
Very well and clearly put. Thanks!
4 years ago
thank you I have followed all steps it was easy and more productive
4 years ago
Thanks for example.
4 years ago
Please help me. After installation something went wrong. So I removed the file from virtualbox->file->virtual media manager but still I can see my drive is allocated with the space. Can you please tell me how should I free that space.
4 years ago
Linux is running fine but in rendering mode and keeps throwing the message on screen. Any instructions on that?
4 years ago
hello my mouse is not work and window is stuck
pls help me
5 years ago
Good '-')9
5 years ago
good
6 years ago
Great tutorial. Worked perfectly.If you are contemplating drive space allocation, go with at least 10 GB (depending on your needs, of course). Mint wants 8.4. Thanks!
6 years ago
if i press erase disk, that only erases on the VirtualBox, Right?
not on my Actual Laptop?
Reply 6 years ago
Yes. It only erases the Virtual disk. Not your actual one.
6 years ago
Glad I found this page, worked great except for on my Lenovo G50-45, you have to enable virtualization in the bios. (AMD SVM in my case) so that Virtualbox gives you the option to select a 64bit version of Linux. Thanks for this guide.
7 years ago on Introduction
Thanks.
7 years ago on Introduction
Hi tnx for the post.In step 5 "erase disk and install linux" doesn't selecting this option wipe ur hard disk?
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
no, when you create a virtual disk it allocates memory from your harddrive, the virtual machine then makes the OS think that the allocated memory is a harddrive meaning it wont erase data outside of the virtual disk. hope that helps.