# Running a Linux Manjaro VM in Virtualbox

1. Download Linux Manjaro Download
   1. Choose a desktop environment by scrolling through the various options on the downloads page
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Linux Manjaro
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Arch Linux (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 Manjaro.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 Manjaro .iso file
18. Click OK
19. Make sure the Linux Manjaro VM is selected and click Start > Normal
20. Press Enter to Start Manjaro (or wait 10 seconds)
21. Click the Application button and search install > Click Install Manjaro Linux
22. Select a language > Click Next
23. Select a Region > Click Next
24. Select a keyboard layout > Click Next
25. Select Erase disk > Click Next
26. Enter a name, computer name, username, password and root password > Click Next
27. Choose an Office Suite to install > Click Next
28. Verify the overview and click Install > Click Install now
29. Wait while Manjaro copies files and installs
30. When the installation completes, Check the Restart Now box and click Done, the VM will reboot
31. Login with the username and password created earlier in the process
32. Welcome to Manjaro Linux

## Optional Steps

1. Click the Applications button > Search "terminal" > Click Terminal
2. Run the following commands to install updates
   sudo pacman -S perl gcc make
3. Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image...
4. If the installation autoruns, select Run otherwise
5. Open the Files application > Select the Guest Additions Disc > Right click in the white space > Open in Terminal
6. In the Terminal window run the following commands
   sudo sh ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
   sudo reboot now
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