Running a Windows 8 VM in Virtualbox

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Full steps can be found at https://i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0088.html

   01. Locate a Windows 8 iso
   02. Launch Virtualbox
   03. Create a New VM by selecting Machine ≫ New
         Name: Windows 8
         Machine Folder: C:\VMs
         Type: Microsoft Windows
         Version: Windows 8 (64-bit)
         Memory Size: 4096 MB
         Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
   04. Click Create
   05. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog
         Name the virtual disk image Windows 8.vdi
         File size: 40.00 GB
         Hard disk file type: VDI
         Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated
   06. Click Create
   07. Select the VM and Click Settings
   08. Select System ≫ Processor
   09. Give the VM at least 2 processors
   10. Select Display
   11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
   12. Select Storage
   13. Click on the CD-ROM drive
   14. Select the disc dropdown to the right ≫ Choose a virtual optical disc file...
   15. Browse to and select the Windows 8 .iso file
   16. Click OK
   17. Make sure the Windows 8 VM is selected and click Start ≫ Normal
   18. Click Next
   19. Click Install Now
   20. Check the I accept box ≫ Click Next
   21. Click Custom (advanced) ≫ Click Next
   22. Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot
   23. Give the PC a name ≫ Click Next
   24. Click Sign in without a Microsoft account
   25. Click Local account
   26. Enter a username ≫ Enter a password ≫ Re-type the password ≫ Enter a password hint ≫ Click Next
   27. Click Finish
   28. Welcome to Windows 8
 
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Optional Steps
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   01. Select Devices ≫ Insert Guest Additions CD image...
   02. If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open My Computer ≫ CD Drive ≫ Double click VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe
   03. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
   04. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Install button
   05. After the installation completes select Reboot now ≫ Click Finish
 


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