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Installing Ubuntu in VirtualBox involves several steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:
System Requirement for Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS
- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
- 4 GB system memory
- 25 GB of free hard drive space
- Either a USB port or a DVD drive for the installer media
- Internet access is helpful
Prerequisites
- Download and Install VirtualBox: If you haven’t already, download and install the latest version of VirtualBox from the official VirtualBox website. HOWTO
- Download Ubuntu ISO: Download the Ubuntu ISO file from the official Ubuntu website.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
1. Open VirtualBox and Create a New Virtual Machine
- Open VirtualBox: Launch the VirtualBox application.
- Create a New VM:
- Click on
New
to create a new virtual machine. - Name your VM (e.g., “Ubuntu”).
- Set the
Type
toLinux
. - Set the
Version
toUbuntu (64-bit)
.
- Click on
2. Allocate Memory (RAM)![](https://daf358.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ubuntuhardware.png)
- Set Memory Size: Allocate RAM to the VM. The recommended amount for Ubuntu is at least 4 GB , but you can allocate more if your host system has enough RAM.
3. Create a Virtual Hard Disk![](https://daf358.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/virtualHD.png)
- Create Virtual Hard Disk: Choose
Create a virtual hard disk now
and clickCreate
. - Hard Disk File Type: Select
VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)
and clickNext
. - Storage on Physical Hard Disk: Choose between
Dynamically allocated
orFixed size
. Dynamically allocated is usually sufficient. - Set Disk Size: Allocate at least 25 GB of disk space and click
Create
.
4. Configure the Virtual Machine
- Select VM and Open Settings: Select your new VM and click on
Settings
. - System Settings:
- Go to the
System
tab and then theProcessor
tab. - Allocate at least 2 CPUs if your host system has more than 2 CPUs.
- Go to the
- Display Settings:
- Go to the
Display
tab and increaseVideo Memory
to at least 128 MB.
- Go to the
- Storage Settings:
- Go to the
Storage
tab. - Under
Controller: IDE
, click on the empty disk icon. - Click the disk icon next to
Optical Drive
and selectChoose a disk file
. - Navigate to and select the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded.
- Go to the
- Network Settings:
- Go to the
Network
tab. - Ensure that
Attached to
is set toNAT
for internet access.
- Go to the
5. Start the Virtual Machine and Install Ubuntu
- Start the VM: Click
Start
to boot the VM. - Ubuntu Installation:
- The VM will boot from the Ubuntu ISO. Select
Install Ubuntu
. - Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu.
- Choose your language, keyboard layout, and installation type (Normal or Minimal).
- Optionally check
Download updates while installing Ubuntu
andInstall third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware
if needed. - Allocate disk space for Ubuntu installation. Usually,
Erase disk and install Ubuntu
is fine for new installations. - Set your timezone.
- Enter your user details: your name, computer name, username, and password.
- The VM will boot from the Ubuntu ISO. Select
6. Complete the Installation
- Finish Installation: The installer will copy files and complete the installation.
- Restart: After installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart the VM.
- Remove Installation Media: VirtualBox might prompt you to remove the installation media. Just press
Enter
to continue.