# Run a Windows VM In MacOS with VirtualBox

## Installing VirtualBox

1. Log into MacOS
2. Download VirtualBox and VirtualBox Extension Pack Download
3. Open Downloads in a Finder window
4. Double click the downloaded VirtualBox .dmg file
5. Double click VirtualBox.pkg to install the application
6. Click Allow when prompted to allow the installer to run
7. Click Continue and then Install
8. Reopen Downloads in a Finder window
9. Double click the downloaded Extension Pack installer
10. Step through installing the Extension Pack

## Creating the VM

1. Download a Windows 10 .iso Download
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Windows 10
   Type: Microsoft Windows
   Version: Windows 10 (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 Windows 10.vdi
   File size: 50.00 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 System > Processor
9. Give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select Display
11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
12. Select Storage
13. Click on the CD-ROM drive
14. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
15. Browse to and select the Windows 10 .iso file
16. Click OK
17. Make sure the Windows 10 VM is selected and click Start > Normal
18. Click Next
19. Click Install Now
20. Click I don't have a product key
21. Select the edition you'd like to install
22. Check the I accept box > Click Next
23. Click Custom (advanced) > Click Next
24. Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot
25. Select a Region > Click Yes
26. Select a Keyboard layout > Click Yes
27. Click Skip
28. Select Setup for personal use > Click Next
29. Click Offline account
30. Click Limited experience
31. Enter a username > Click Next
32. Enter a password > Click Next
33. Re-type the password > Click Next
34. Select and answer 3 security questions
35. Click No
36. Click Decline
37. Uncheck everything > Click Accept
38. Welcome to Windows 10

## 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.exe
3. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
4. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Install button
5. After the installation completes select Reboot now > Click Finish