How to Set Up Windows 11 on a Virtual Machine Using VirtualBox

To install VirtualBox on your computer, follow these instructions:

1. Go to this link and choose the Windows Hosts option from the list.

2. The VirtualBox file will download to your PC.
3. Open the downloaded VirtualBox file and follow the installation steps. Click Next.

To create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these steps:

1. Click the New button in the Machine section.

2. Enter a name for the new Virtual Machine, locate the Windows 11 .iso file, and click Next.
Note: Tick the box called Skip Unattended Installations.

3. Allocate at least 4 GB of RAM and click Next.
Note: You can select a different value as long as it meets the Windows 11 system requirements.

4. Select Create a Virtual Hard Disk Now, and click Next.
Note: A minimum of 52 GB is needed for proper operation.

5. In the Summary window, click Finish.

6. Select the Windows 11 .iso file and click the three-dot button next to Tools. A dropdown menu will open. Click Media.

7. Go to the Optical Disks tab and click Add.

8. Start the virtual machine by clicking Start.

9. Windows 11 installation will start.

For further details on configuring Windows, see the section: How do I install Windows 11?.