# Running a Windows XP VM in Virtualbox

1. Locate a Microsoft Windows XP iso
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Windows XP
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Microsoft Windows
   Version: Windows XP (32-bit)
   Memory Size: 1024 MB
   Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now

4. Click Create
5. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog

   Name the virtual disk image Windows XP.vdi
   File size: 10.00 GB
   Hard disk file type: VDI
   Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated

6. Click Create
7. Select the VM and Click Settings
8. Select Storage
9. Click on the CD-ROM drive
10. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
11. Browse to and select the Windows XP .iso file
12. Click OK
13. Make sure the Windows XP VM is selected and click Start > Normal
14. Windows Setup will start automatically
15. Press Enter to Continue with Setup
16. Press F8 to Agree to the Licensing Agreement
17. Press Enter to Install to the Unpartitioned space
18. Select the top option to Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) > Press Enter
19. Wait for Windows to reboot the VM
20. Do not press anything to boot the CD-ROM
21. Wait for Windows to install and configure drivers and devices
22. Click Next
23. Enter a name and organization, click Next
24. Enter a valid Windows XP product key (DG8FV-B9TKY-FRT9J-6CRCC-XPQ4G), click Next
25. Give the Computer a name
26. Set an administrator password and re-type to confirm > Click Next
27. Set the date/time and select a timezone > Click Next
28. Click the Next button to accept default and continue installing Windows XP
29. Click OK to allow Windows to adjust the screen resolution
30. Click OK if the screen resolution looks better
31. Click Next at the Welcome Screen
32. Select Not right now for automatic updates > Click Next
33. Click Skip on the internet connection screen
34. Select No, not at this time on the Register with Microsoft screen > Click Next
35. Enter a user name > Click Next
36. Click Finish
37. Enjoy the boot up sound from the Gods
38. Welcome back to Windows XP
39. Revel in the nostalgia

## Optional Steps

1. Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image...
2. If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open My Computer > CD Drive > Double click VBoxWindowsAdditions-x86.exe
3. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
4. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Continue Anyway button
5. After the installation completes select Reboot now > Click Finish
6. Upon rebooting, you can now full screen the VM and the interal resolution will automatically change to match the window size
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8. Select Devices > Optical Drives > Select disk image...
9. Navigate to and select i12bretro_Windows_SP.iso
10. If the VM doesn't autorun, open My Computer > CD Drive
11. Open the Windows XP folder > Double click Windows XP SP3.exe
12. Follow the dialogs to install Service Pack 3
13. Click Finish to reboot and complete the SP3 install