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How to Virtualise Windows on OS X Using VirtualBox

How to Virtualise Windows on OS X Using VirtualBox

This will show you how to install Windows XP or Vista on an Intel Mac using VirtualBox. Virtual Box is free, open source GPL licensed virtualization software.

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    Get the install disk.
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    Download and install VirtualBox from VirtualBox.
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    Put in the Windows Installation CD/DVD.
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    Open VirtualBox.
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    Click "NEW".
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    Name whatever you want but under "operating system" Select the one you want to install.
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    When you get to the select a hard drive page make one use size you wish.(Has to be at least 3 GB for XP and 15 GB for vista).
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    When done go to the main screen select your machine click settings go to hard disks and select the install CD.
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    Go to audio and enable it.
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    Do the same for Port..
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    Run the install and you are done. (After that you don't need the CD)

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