Unless you have a specific file type requirement, accept the default VDI type by clicking the 'Next' button.Īccept the dynamically allocated option by clicking the 'Next' button. If you are running multiple VMs, try not to overallocate the memory or your host OS will start swapping like crazy.Īccept the option to create a new virtual hard drive by clicking the 'Create' button. Remember to leave enough memory for the host OS to work properly. If you are using a 32-bit host OS, you can only use 32-bit guests.Įnter the amount of memory required by the VM and click the 'Next' button.

If you are using a 64-bit host OS, you can choose between 32-bit and 64-bit VMs. On the console screen, click the 'New' button on the toolbar.Įnter the name of the virtual machine, the type of the operating system and the specific verison of the operating system, then click the 'Next' button.

This article provides an overview of creating a new virtual machine in VirtualBox (4.2). Home » Articles » Vm » Here VirtualBox : Creating a New Virtual Machine (VM)

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