--- title: 'How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows | Zomro' description: 'VirtualBox is a tool that allows you to create a virtual machine on your PC with its own operating system.' image: 'https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/virt2_q50.jpg' --- ![opened image]() * [Zomro](https://zomro.com/) * [Useful articles](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/) * [Zomro Hosting: useful tips](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/sovety/) * How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows # How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows 02-10-2024 If you are using Windows and want to get an isolated Linux operating system with a graphical interface, you can use a free third-party program called VirtualBox. If you don’t want to rely on a local environment, you can always choose a more flexible solution like [cheap linux vps hosting](https://zomro.com/vps/linux-hosting) to run your Linux system in the cloud with full root access and better performance. ## **How to get an isolated Linux operating system with a graphical interface?** For this, you will need: 1. The installation file of Oracle VM VirtualBox for Windows Hosts. **Download link:** 2. The Linux Ubuntu operating system image in ISO format. Download link: https://releases.ubuntu.com/noble/ * Desktop image - with a graphical interface * Server install image - without a graphical interface 2.1. For installation, select the image from the following link: In this article, we will consider an example of installing the Linux Ubuntu Desktop image - with a graphical shell. First, you need to download, install, and run the VirtualBox application. 1. Currently, the download link for VirtualBox is: https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/7.0.20/VirtualBox-7.0.20-163906-Win.exe 2. The installation of Oracle VM VirtualBox is performed in the standard way with agreement to all licenses and settings of this application. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 1](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/virt2_q50.jpg) 3. After the installation is complete, launch VirtualBox and create your virtual machine. 4. Creating a new virtual machine for Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop: 1. Open VirtualBox and click "New". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 2](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_1_q50.jpg) 2. Enter the name of the machine, select the type and version of the operating system. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 3](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_2_q50.jpg) 3. Select the downloaded system image from item 2.1 for installation on the virtual machine. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 4](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_3_q50.jpg) 4. Go to the "Unattended Install" menu and specify the correct "Hostname". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 5](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_4_q50.jpg) 5. Go to the "Hardware" menu and specify "Base Memory" - I recommend setting "4096 MB" for "Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop" and "Processors" - 4 cores for faster installation. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 6](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_5_q50.jpg) 6. Go to the "Hard Disk" menu, select the disk type "vmdk" and click the "Finish" button. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 7](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_6_q50.jpg) 5. ## **Installing Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop:** 1. To start the virtual machine, click the "Start" button. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 8](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_7_q50.jpg) 2. After starting the image `ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso`, the system installation menu will appear. Click "Next" and "Skip" until the disk partitioning method menu appears. Select "Manual installation" and click "Next". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 9](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_8_q50.jpg) 3. In "Device for boot loader installation", select the "Hard Disk" created in VirtualBox. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 10](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_9_q50.jpg) 4. Select "Free space" and click "+". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 11](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_10_q50.jpg) 5. Select the partitioning of free space (Size), as shown in the screenshot, then click "OK" and "Next". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 12](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_11_ogFQO60_q50.jpg)![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 13](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_12_q50.jpg) 6. Fill in the user credentials for system login and click "Next". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 14](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_13_q50.jpg) 7. Select the time zone, click "Next", then "Install". 6. Ejecting the installation disk `ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso` after installing Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop: After the system installation, the "Restart now" button will appear, but before rebooting the system, you can eject the installation disk `ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso` to avoid booting into it again. 1. To eject the disk `ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso`, select "Settings" from the "Machine" menu. In "Settings", go to "Storage", select the virtual disk as shown in the screenshot, and click "Remove Disk from Virtual Drive". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 15](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_14_q50.jpg) 2. After that, click "OK" and "Restart now". ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 16](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_15_q50.jpg) 7. Rebooting the system and logging in: 1. To log in to the system, use the credentials provided in item 5.6. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 17](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_16_q50.jpg) 2. At this stage, the installation is complete, and you are logged into the system. ![How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows - 18](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/blog/dmytro.tkachuk%40zomro.org/2024/08/05/screenshot_17_q50.jpg) Similar articles: [Cloud VPS: how to create, restore, and migrate a server](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/645-cloud-vps-snapshots-how-to-create-restore-and-migrate-a-server) [How to install Linux using VirtualBox on Windows](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/489-how-to-install-linux-using-virtualbox-on-windows) [How to pay with cryptocurrency](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/198-instructions-for-paying-with-crypto) [The 6 Different Types of Websites](https://zomro.com/blog/articles/186-6-razlichnyh-tipov-veb-sajtov) [ Dedicated servers from €88.80/mon ](/dedicated-servers)