# Running a MX Linux VM in Virtualbox

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

   Name: MX Linux
   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 MX Linux.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 MX Linux .iso file
18. Click OK
19. Make sure the MX Linux VM is selected and click Start > Normal
20. Press Enter to load MX Linux
21. Click Close on the MX Welcome dialog box
22. Click the Installer icon on the desktop
23. Click Change Keyboard Settings if needed, Click Next
24. Click Next and then Yes to confirm the partition selection
25. Click Next
26. Enter a computer name, domain and workgroup > Click Next
27. Select a Locale and Timezone > Click Next
28. Enter a username, user password and root password > Click Next
29. Wait while MX Linux copies files and installs
30. Click Finish, the VM will reboot
31. Arrow down twice and select Boot from Hard Disk > Press Enter
32. Click Close on the MX Welcome dialog box
33. Welcome to MX Linux

## 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