How to install virtualbox on Ubuntu 9.04 and run WindowsXP as virtual OS

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I am not a big fan of installing stuff on virtualbox. Rather I choose to install the OS natively on a machine. But for the benefit of people who want to get a hang of stuff before migrating dedicatedly on new operating system, it’s a good idea to try it out on a vitualbox. It might also be helpful in cases where you want write about an OS. However, don’t want to install on your machine. Let’s see how to install a virtualbox on Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope).

1. First we’ll download the necessary deb file (choose the download depending on your version of Ubuntu. Download link at the end of the post.

2. Double click on the downloaded deb file (virtualbox-3.0_3.0.2-49928_Ubuntu_jaunty_i386.deb)

3. A few more files will be downloaded and virtual box will be installed.

Launching VirtualBox

You can start VirtualBox by going to Applications > System Tools > Sun VirtualBox.

Installing Virtual System (WindowsXP)

Scroll down to activate the I Agree button.

If you have an account enter the details else create an account.

Click on the New to start installing a virtual operating system.

Select the OS you want to install. I chose to install WindowsXP for test purpose.

Choose the RAM you want to allocate for your new OS.

Select the amount of space you want to allocate for your new OS.

Hit Finish to finish setting up of new virtual OS

Select the OS and click start to start the installation of new OS (Windows XP)

Click finish and the follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows XP just like a normal installation.

Following is how Windows XP looks like running on Ubuntu as a virutal OS running on Sun’s VirtualBox.

Download Virtual Box

http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads