Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Windows 8.1 in VirtualBox

To begin installing VirtualBox, here are the necessary steps:

1. Visit this link and choose the Windows Hosts selection.

2. The download of the VirtualBox installer will commence.
3. Run the downloaded VirtualBox installer and proceed by selecting Next.

To configure a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these instructions:

1. Press the New button in the Machine menu.

2. Name your new Virtual Machine, select the location for the Windows 8.1 .iso file, and then click Next.

Note: Check the box for Skip Unattended Installations if available.
3. Allocate at least 2 GB of RAM for your virtual machine and click Next.

4. Choose to create a Virtual Hard Disk Now; a minimum of 40 GB is recommended for proper performance. Proceed by clicking Next.

5. In the Summary window that follows, confirm by clicking Finish.

6. Access the Windows 8.1 .iso file by clicking the three-dot icon adjacent to the Tools menu and selecting Media from the dropdown.

7. Afterwards, proceed to the Optical Disks section and select Add. Choose the Windows 8.1 .iso file once again.

8. Start the virtual machine by clicking Start.

9. Following these steps will initiate the installation of Windows 8.1.

For additional guidance on Windows setup, please refer to the section: How to install Windows 8.1?.