How to install Windows 8 on Mac using Virtual Box

I would go immediately to specify what Virtual Box is, for those who do not yet know it. Virtual Box is an open-source software that allows you to open all programs on virtual machines with any operating system. Its countless applications allow you to run the security test for the launch of potentially dangerous programs and even the use of operating systems even on the most sophisticated computers.

With Virtual Box, you can safely install Windows 8 on Macintosh without cracking or fearing irreparably damage to the system.

Starting Virtual Box

So to get started, you’ll have to download the program software we’ve just explained, namely Virtual Box, specifically in Mac-compatible version. To do this, go to the Windows Home page to get the image document for Windows 8 Consumer preview.

Next, continue by clicking on download and purchase, then download the version of Windows 8, clearly after you buy it. Save the page in an easy to remember a place; from the Applications path to Virtual Box, click the New button to create the virtual machine of the Windows operating system. In the new window that will open you will have to choose Windows, and from the drop down menu you can specify what in particular.

The RAM setting

Once you have reached this point, you will need to continue by typing the virtual machine’s name using the name field, then proceed by clicking the ” Continue ” button. Next, you will need to set the amount of RAM that will be used for the virtual machine. To do so, follow the instructions given to you by Virtual Box, and remember never to drop below 4 GB.

Then confirm with Continue, check the Create a virtual hard disk now and click Create. Wait a few minutes and then select VDI format, go ahead and tick, dynamically allocate, to create a dynamic hard disk so you do not overly handle memory when it is not necessary.

The installation path

Once you have created the virtual machine, you will need to click on the settings, then continue by selecting the ” archive ” item and choose an empty position (it will be very easy because you will find ” Empty ” ). Once you have reached this point, look for the path of the Windows image document, with the Choose a Virtual CD / DVD Disc File.

Finally click on OK, it will now start the Windows 8 installation process as if the hard drive was empty and just formatted: follow the directions and remember to type the serial number provided by Windows. Once finished, you can safely select the newly created virtual machine icon when you open VirtualBox from the Applications path.