Step 1: Download VirtualBox from its website and install it by double-clicking on the downloaded file. Next, install the latest version of Linux Mint’s ISO file from its website. Step 2: Once your virtual Box is up & running we are ready to get started. Click the New button, click Next on the virtual machine wizard.

Should I use Linux in VirtualBox?

Installing Linux inside Windows using VirtualBox. … It enables you to install other operating systems in virtual machines. It is recommended that your system should have at least 4GB of RAM to get decent performance from the virtual operating system.

What OS can run on VirtualBox?

Currently, Oracle VM VirtualBox runs on the following host OSes:

• Windows hosts (64-bit): Windows 7. Windows 8. …
• Mac OS X hosts (64-bit): 10.12 (Sierra) …
• Linux hosts (64-bit). Includes the following: …
• Oracle Solaris hosts (64-bit only). The following versions are supported with the restrictions listed in Known Limitations: