NOTE: Installing VirtualBox on GNU/Linux and MacOS is slightly different.

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Table of Content

• Debian ISO Image
• Download Manager
• Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
• Hyper-V
• Installing VirtualBox

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Debian ISO Image

You can download the Debian ISO file from the official Debian website at the following URL: https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/

• The ISO image is/was “debian-12.6.0-amd64-netinst.iso” — but this is subject to change.
  • This example will use the previous version, “debian-12.0.0-amd64-netinst.iso”

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Download Manager

Using a download manager when downloading large or multiple files simultaneously would be best, as it can help make the downloading process more efficient and reliable. Additionally, suppose you have a slower internet connection or experience frequent interruptions while downloading. In that case, a download manager can help improve your download speed and stability.

• Download from https://www.freedownloadmanager.org/
• Or, install a plug-in on your browser.

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Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

You may need to ENABLE VMX (Virtual Machine Extensions). Check your PC firmware configuration manual on how to do this. E.g.,

• VMX ENABLED:

• VMX DISABLED:

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Hyper-V

You may need to DISABLE Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows to install VirtualBox. You can do this by running the following command in Admin PowerShell:

dism.exe /Online /Disable-Feature:Microsoft-Hyper-V

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Installing VirtualBox

• Download the latest version of VirtualBox for Windows from the Oracle website https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads/
  • The VirtualBox version is/was 7.0.20 — but this is subject to change.
  • This example will use the previous version, “7.0.4”.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer file by double-clicking.
• You will be prompted with a User Account Control (UAC) window. Click on “Yes” to continue.
• The VirtualBox Setup Wizard will appear. Click on “Next” to begin the installation process.
• When doing the installation, most of the options are DEFAULT. Possible different answers will be marked with “ARROWS.”

• Read the license agreement, and if you agree, select “I Agree” and click “Next.”
• Choose the defaults by clicking either “Yes” or “Next.”

• Click “Install” to begin the installation process

• Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to click “Finish.”

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