# Running a Linux FX VM in Virtualbox

1. Download Linux FX Download
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Linux FX
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Debian (64-bit)
   Memory Size: 4096 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 Linux FX.vdi
   File size: 30 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 System > Processor
9. Give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select Display
11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
12. Select Network
13. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
14. Select Storage
15. Click on the CD-ROM drive
16. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
17. Browse to and select the downloaded Linux FX .iso file
18. Click OK
19. Make sure the Linux FX VM is selected and click Start > Normal
20. Press Ctrl+C to cancel the disk check
21. Right click on the introduction video in the task bar > Close
22. Click the Install Windowsfx icon on the desktop
23. Select a language > Click Next
24. Select a region and time zone > Click Next
25. Select a keyboard layout > Click Next
26. Select Erase disk > Click Next
27. Enter a full name, computer name, username and password > Click Next
28. Click Install and then Install Now
29. Wait while Windowsfx copies files and installs
30. When the installation completes, select the Start button > Power icon > Restart, Click OK
31. Press Enter at the remove installation medium prompt
32. Login with the username and password created earlier in the process
33. Welcome to Linux FX

## Optional Steps

1. Click the Applications button > Search "terminal" > Click Terminal
2. Run the following commands to install updates
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get upgrade
   sudo apt-get clean
3. Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image...
4. If the installation autoruns, select Run
5. Open the Files application > Select the Guest Additions Disc > Right click in the white space > Open terminal here
6. In the Terminal window run the following commands
   sudo sh ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
   sudo reboot
7. The VM will reboot
8. Upon rebooting, you can now full screen the VM and the internal resolution will automatically change to match the window size
9. Log back in