# Running a Vanilla ChromiumOS VM in Virtualbox

NOTE: This method uses an older outdated version of ChromiumOS

1. Open a web browser and download the ChromiumOS .ova Download
2. Extract the downloaded .zip file
3. Launch VirtualBox
4. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: ChromiumOS
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Other Linux (32-bit)
   Memory Size: 2048 MB
   Hard disk: Use an existing virtual hard disk now

5. Click the folder icon > Browse to and select the extracted ChromeOS-Vanilla .vdi file
6. Click Create
7. Select the VM and Click Settings
8. Select System > Processor
9. Check the Enable PAE/NX checkbox
10. Select Display
11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
12. Select Network
13. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
14. Expand the Advanced options area
15. Set the Adapter Type to Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop
16. Click OK
17. Make sure the ChromiumOS VM is selected and click Start > Normal
18. Click Continue on the Welcome! screen
19. Press Escape to cancel checking for updates
20. Click the browse as guest link
21. Welcome to ChromiumOS