It is quite a long time since the developer preview of the next generation OS- Windows 8 has been released. As expected, the new OS is engineered to run not only on conventional PCs and tablets, but on virtual machines as well. However, while trying to install an altogether new OS, it is quite likely that some issue or the other may creep up. And off late, some similar problems are being reported while trying to install Windows 8 developer preview on Virtual Box 4.1.
In this post, the Windows 8 help crew gives you a comprehensive account on how to install the developer preview edition of Windows 8 on Virtual Box 4.1 sans any issues.
How to Install Windows 8 Developer Preview on Virtual Box 4.1
The following steps would make the installation of Windows 8 Developer Preview on Virtual Box 4.1 a cakewalk for you, without any common Windows 8 problems.
1. Commence the procedure by downloading virtual box and installing it on your machine. Download Windows 8 developer preview as well.
2. You may now launch Virtual Box & click on “New” for creating a new virtual machine for Windows 8. Click on “Next” to proceed.
3. Name your new virtual machine, and choose the operating system as "Microsoft Windows". Select the version of your OS as "Windows 7 64-bit", and then click on “Next”.
4. Assign 1 GB of RAM for your Windows 8 VM, and create a new disk option for the same. Click on “Next”, and choose the option that reads "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)". Again select “Next” and choose the option "Dynamically allocated".
5. You may now allocate the desired disk space for your Windows 8 VM, and then click on “Create”. Right click on the new VM and select “Start”.
6. Specify the installation media path for your Windows Developer Preview. Click on “Start” to power on the VM, and choose “Next” to continue the installation process. Select the option “Install Now”, accept the license agreement, and then choose the option for Custom Installation.
7. You may now select the disk where you wish to install Windows 8, and then click on “Next” to initiate the installation process.
8. Once the installation winds up, your virtual machine would restart. As it is for the first time, you shall be asked to furnish a few credentials such as your email id, machine name etc.
Well, that’s it! Its time to explore the world of Windows 8 on your new virtual machine. Just in case more Windows 8 problems creep up, do get in touch with Windows 8 support.
In this post, the Windows 8 help crew gives you a comprehensive account on how to install the developer preview edition of Windows 8 on Virtual Box 4.1 sans any issues.
How to Install Windows 8 Developer Preview on Virtual Box 4.1
The following steps would make the installation of Windows 8 Developer Preview on Virtual Box 4.1 a cakewalk for you, without any common Windows 8 problems.
1. Commence the procedure by downloading virtual box and installing it on your machine. Download Windows 8 developer preview as well.
2. You may now launch Virtual Box & click on “New” for creating a new virtual machine for Windows 8. Click on “Next” to proceed.
3. Name your new virtual machine, and choose the operating system as "Microsoft Windows". Select the version of your OS as "Windows 7 64-bit", and then click on “Next”.
4. Assign 1 GB of RAM for your Windows 8 VM, and create a new disk option for the same. Click on “Next”, and choose the option that reads "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)". Again select “Next” and choose the option "Dynamically allocated".
5. You may now allocate the desired disk space for your Windows 8 VM, and then click on “Create”. Right click on the new VM and select “Start”.
6. Specify the installation media path for your Windows Developer Preview. Click on “Start” to power on the VM, and choose “Next” to continue the installation process. Select the option “Install Now”, accept the license agreement, and then choose the option for Custom Installation.
7. You may now select the disk where you wish to install Windows 8, and then click on “Next” to initiate the installation process.
8. Once the installation winds up, your virtual machine would restart. As it is for the first time, you shall be asked to furnish a few credentials such as your email id, machine name etc.
Well, that’s it! Its time to explore the world of Windows 8 on your new virtual machine. Just in case more Windows 8 problems creep up, do get in touch with Windows 8 support.
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