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VirtualBox - special program to create virtual computers in PC memory. Each virtual computer can contain an arbitrary set of virtual devices and a separate operating system. The scope of application of virtual computers is very wide - from performing software testing functions to creating entire networks that are easy to scale, distribute the load and protect. VirtualBox is free and open source.

System requirements:
Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 10 RTM build 10240 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)

Torrent Virtual PC - VirtualBox 5.2.10.122406 Final + Extension Pack details:
There are versions of VirtualBox designed to install on almost everyone operating systems ah, including Windows, Linux, Macintosh and OpenSolaris. Any operating system can also be used as a “guest” operating system, including Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, W7), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux, and OpenBSD.

Key Features:
·VirtualBox can be controlled either through the GUI interface or through the command line.
·A special SDK kit has been developed to expand the program's functions.
·Virtual machine parameters are described in XML format and do not depend in any way on physical computer, on which the system is running. That's why virtual computers VirtalBox format is easy to transfer from one PC to another.
·When using Windows or Linux operating systems on “guest” computers, you can use special utilities, making it much easier to switch between physical and virtual computers.
·To quickly exchange files between a guest and a physical PC, you can create so-called “Shared folders”, which are simultaneously accessible from both of these machines.
·VirtualBox allows you to connect USB devices to virtual computers, allowing the virtual machines to work with them directly.
VirtualBox fully supports the protocol remote access RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). The virtual machine can work as an RDP server, allowing you to manage it remotely.

Extension Pack adds the following features:
·The virtual USB 2.0 (EHCI) device.
·The virtual USB 3.0 (xHCI) device.
·VirtualBox Remote Desktop Protocol (VRDP) support.
·Host webcam passthrough.
Intel PXE boot ROM.
·Experimental support for PCI passthrough on Linux hosts.
·Disk image encryption with AES algorithm.

·Installation:
Option #1.
- Launch VirtualBox, go to the menu File » Settings » Plugins and add the downloaded file with the extension .vbox-extpack

Option #2.
- After installing VirtualBox, run Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack.vbox-extpack by double clicking the mouse.
Note: In the event that the file has a green icon or the file was associated during the installation of VirtualBox.

Hello everyone, Let's talk today about a not entirely pleasant problem that you may have if you decide to use virtual by VirtualBox machine. The problem is that you cannot install 64-bit Windows. That is, when creating a virtual machine, you do not have the choice of 64-bit Windows, only 32-bit.

I also had such a problem, but it was a long time ago, about four years ago, then I still had an ancient Pentium 4 processor. I loved my Stump and didn’t get rid of it for a long time..

Let me remind you that we are talking about the fact that in this VurtualBox menu there is no item for installing Windows 64-bit:

Well, why is there no x64 option in VirtualBox? The first option is the most commonplace, it is that your processor does not support virtualization technology. Almost all modern processors have it, both Intel and AMD. Even older processors have it, but not all of them; for example, the Pentium 4 family does not have it (only the 662/672 models have it). But with Pentium D and higher, almost all processors already have virtualization. I can’t say anything about AMD, but I think the picture is about the same.

In any case, new processors have virtualization. If you don't, then you either have an old processor or some rare or special beast.

But how can you tell whether your processor supports virtualization or not? Of course, it’s best to just watch it, and then search the Internet for information about the process. You can also download the CPU-Z utility and it will show you information, for example, I have a Pentium G3220 processor, here is the information the CPU-Z program shows about it:

You see, there is something called Instructions, there is a list of instructions that the processor supports. True, there is one point here: each processor company calls virtualization technologies differently. For Intel it is VT-x (if there is VT-d, then it is even cooler), but for AMD the technology is called AMD-V. For example, here is information about the AMD FX-8350 processor, and here it is also indicated that the processor supports AMD-V technology:

By the way this AMD processor I really like the FX-8350, it’s not that expensive, it seems to be about half the price of a Core i7. But in terms of power, it is clear that it loses to the i7, although the FX-8350 has 8 cores, and the i7 only has 4. But as for me, the advantage of the AMD FX-8350 is that it has 8 cores, that is, where it is needed multithreading, then the FX-8350 may be more efficient, or maybe not, I don’t know for sure..

Well, it seems like we've sorted it out. That is, to check the processor whether it has virtualization or not, the fastest way would be to download the CPU-Z utility (it is very simple and does not load the computer) and quickly take a look in it. And then if you need information about the process, then you run CPU-Z and all the most important information is there!

By the way, not everyone knows, but VirtualBox works without virtualization. I'm not sure, but I know for sure that VirtualBox used to have built-in software virtualization; I don't know if it exists now. However, I personally did not notice the effect of it: without virtualization technology, the virtual machine works with brakes and this is completely uncomfortable.

There is also such a joke that VirtualBox does not seem to see that the processor supports virtualization. To fix this problem, here's what you can do. I’ll say right away that I’m not sure that this will help you, but it has helped some users. You need to disable one component that relates to virtualization, but slightly to another, so to speak. Here's how to do it: right-click on Start and select Programs and Features (topmost) from the menu:

Now look, you will have a list of components, some are included and some are not. What needs to be done here? Here you just need to uncheck such a component as Hyper-V, here it is:

After that, reboot and see if it is possible to install 64-bit Windows. If everything worked out, then you will have a list like this, that is, you can install 64-bit:

By the way, there is an opinion on the Internet that VirtualBox is better than VMware, but is it really so? Well, in general there is not that much debate on this topic, but there is enough, but many, as I understand it, do not argue at all, because they are confident that they are right. Well, there is such a thing, I don’t argue either, because I’m sure I’m right.. But I’m sure, because I’ve carried out tests more than once, and in all cases I have VMware (or, to be more precise, free version VMware Player) always worked faster than VirtualBox. In terms of convenience, I somehow like VirtualBox more. But if I need to work with a virtual machine often, then I choose only VMware. Well, that’s true, just a note to you, my opinion would be to say so..

But I haven’t written something yet, I forgot, this is my mistake, sorry. It may be that your processor supports virtualization (if it is modern, then 95% of it does), but there is still no choice of 64-bit Windows. What's the matter? The thing is that virtualization technology is an option that can be turned on or off in the BIOS. And not all motherboards have this option enabled by default! In general, you need to go into the BIOS (turn on the computer > press the F1, F2, Del buttons for ten seconds, wait for the BIOS, the method works on a lot of hardware) and enable this virtualization there. There something will be written like Virtualization Technology and it will be Enabled (enabled) or Desabled (disabled). Something in this style, here is an example, but you may have a different design:

I forgot to say something else, in Windows 10 in the manager you can also see whether virtualization is enabled or not. On the Performance tab there is such a thing called Virtualization, everything is listed there:

I’ll also tell you in a nutshell what virtualization is. This is when the virtual machine can send commands to the processor directly. Well, something like this. Intel has basic virtualization, this is VT-x, and advanced virtualization, this is VT-d. VT-x allows you to simply send commands to the processor directly, but VT-d allows you to transfer entire devices to a virtual machine PCI bus, for example a video card. But as a rule, VT-d comes in more expensive processors. I'm not sure about AMD, but most likely there is something similar

Well, guys, that's all. I hope that you can still figure out the reason why there is no x64 choice in VirtualBox. I think that you will solve this problem, because most likely you have modern processor, which hardware supports this virtualization. Good luck in life, Have a good mood

10.01.2019

Computer users are sometimes faced with a situation where they need to work with old programs that worked successfully on previous versions of Windows. Managing two computers at once is not always convenient. But it is possible to install another edition of the operating system on a work laptop. Parallel operation of two systems can be ensured by a virtual machine for Windows 7 (VM). From this article you can learn:

• what is VM;
• what programs exist for this purpose;
• How to install and configure Windows 7 in a VM.

A second computer is real

Virtual machine - software. With its help, a copy of a real computer is created with:

• hard virtual disks;
• optical software drive;
• analogue of network adapters;
• BIOS, etc.

A virtual laptop with its own operating system runs in a separate window and occupies a certain amount of space on the physical hard drive. It looks like this:

The example shows how in a real operating system with installed Windows 7 Professional, the program runs with the virtual Windows XP operating system. And it performs the same actions as on a real device.

VM tasks

Almost everyone is faced with a situation where downloaded from the network and installed program pulls a trail of unnecessary applications. This is why more advanced users prefer virtual system install the downloaded application and check it both for functionality and for unexpected surprises.

In addition to this, other problems are solved:

• Possibility to test the program.
• Avoid harmful effects from suspicious programs.
• Emulate a second computer network.
• Check the consequences of changing settings in the system.
• Safely perform autosurfing over the network.
• Reduce the likelihood of a real laptop becoming infected with computer viruses.
• Running programs that are incompatible with the real operating system.

Most popular emulators

You can find many programs with which you can create a virtual Windows. But it’s best to familiarize yourself with the most popular ones.

This is the most common demon paid program, with which you can emulate the most popular operating systems:

• Windows(with support for different versions).
• MacOS.
• Any operating system from the family Linux.
• Interaction with VMs from paid version emulator VMware Workstation.

Windows 7 and the created virtual machine can be easily configured by the average user. The program differs in both performance and stability. In addition, despite its free nature, it has extensive capabilities and a clear interface. It is better adapted for home use than others.

VMware

Also known and popular program. It found its main application in large corporations.

There are two versions of this product:

• Workstation;
• Player.

Version Workstation will be able to fully satisfy the user's needs, but this is a paid program. Regular users can use free analogue Workstation - VMware Player.

The paid version supports work with 32- and 64-x systems, sees USB 3.0, and various operating systems work quite successfully. VMware Workstation- an advanced version of a computer emulator, but due to its cost, it has found its use mainly among large companies, and not among ordinary users.

Microsoft Virtual PC

A similar virtual machine for working in Windows 7. It has wide functionality and a clear, convenient and practical interface. But there is also a significant drawback - it can only work with operating systems Windows family. Other operating systems, such as Linux or Mac OS, cannot be run on it.

In that brief overview The three most popular virtual machines are described. Now you can see that for home needs it is best to use the program. Next, the procedure for installing and configuring it will be discussed.

Installing Windows 7 in a VirtualBox virtual machine

The installation process of a virtual operating system can be divided into several stages:

1. Install the program .
2. Download the file with the Windows 7 image for the VM.
3. Installation virtual Windows 7.

Let's consider all these processes separately.

Install VirtualBox

First of all, you need the virtual machine itself. As already mentioned, there are several of them. We are interested in . You can download it from the official website https://www.virtualbox.org. From the proposed list, select VirtualBox 5.1.14 for Windows hosts.

The process of how to install a virtual machine is described in other articles, but there are a few points:

After the Internet connection is restored, you can begin downloading and installing the finished VM file in Windows 7.

Finding a ready VM

Microsoft for testing purposes different versions Internet Explorer(8, 9, 10, 11) has specially prepared several options for downloading VMs with pre-installed Windows versions(7; 8.1; 10) https://developer.microsoft.com/ru-ru/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/ . If this link is not available, the browser will automatically redirect to the English version of the site https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/

So first you need to choose Windows image 7 with any version of IE (8, 9, 10, 11).

From the drop-down list, select the item which virtual machine will undoubtedly be used. In our case it is .

And click on the Download .zip button. The zip file download process will begin.

All that remains is to install and run the virtual machine on Windows 7.

Adjusting virtual Windows 7

The virtual Windows file itself is extracted from the archive “IE10.Win7.For.Windows.VirtualBox.zip”.

After the file is extracted, right-click on it
and from the drop-down list we select “ To open with».

In principle, nothing needs to be changed in the import parameters. You can leave it as is and click the Import button.

The configuration process will start. The "" window looks like this:

After the process is completed, the new seven and VM will appear in the program list. To launch it, just double-click on the VM itself, or click on the arrow button “ Launch" The operating system startup process will begin immediately. If you install it for the first time, it will take a little longer, however, the same thing happens when installing a real OS. Once the installer has completed all the necessary steps, a desktop with a working Windows 7 system will appear.

Windows 7 on English language and the created virtual machine are ready to launch.

Set up a virtual system

All VM controls are intuitive. But if you have any questions, you should carefully read the pop-up tips in Russian. You can turn to help for help, where you can find answers to all your questions.

Typically, both the mouse and keyboard only work in the VM and are blocked in real Windows. But it is possible to switch between the two systems using the Right Control host key.

Now that the virtual machine is installed and running, you can configure Windows. The first thing you need to do is install software components(drivers) for all virtual devices. This process is quite simple. You need to go to the main menu and in the line “ Devices" click on " Install guest OS additions».

After installation is completed, the VM is rebooted. Now the picture has become clearer, the VM window can be dynamically changed, support for mouse integration will be enabled, and access to the Internet will open.

It is also possible to expand the display functions. In this mode, windows that open in the VM will be displayed on the real desktop, and not in a separate program window. This makes it possible to facilitate access to all controls and installed VM programs.

Shutdown virtual Windows 7

Just like in a real laptop, Windows installed in a VM requires a certain order to be completed. You can complete the job by pressing the button to stop the job. A menu will open offering three options for closing the VM.

« Save machine state» - before turning off, the machine will save everything running applications at the time of shutdown. When the VM is turned on again, work in it can continue from the moment it was turned off.

« Send a shutdown signal"- all applications can be closed, and the machine will turn off automatically.

« Turn off the car" - the same as if a real computer were de-energized.

Conclusion

From this short overview it is clear that working with virtual machines, such as, makes it possible to connect several different operating systems on one device at once. Naturally, the more powerful the real device is ( RAM and CPU), the faster virtual computers will work. Disabling the antivirus on your home machine or adding a virtual directory to the antivirus program’s exclusion list will also help speed up the work.

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VirtualBox (Russian: Virtual Box) is a virtual machine from Oracle Corporation. Free program, designed for virtualization of operating systems Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris/OpenSolaris, other platforms are supported.

Benefits of a virtual machine

Using a virtual machine (VM) on a home PC, first of all, will allow you to simultaneously run several operating systems (guest OS).

For example, in this moment one of the operating editions is installed on your computer or laptop Microsoft systems Windows (host OS). Installing a virtual machine, in this case VirtualBox, allows you to use any other systems (guests) in the host OS environment, including macOS, Linux, Android, Windows, and so on; there can be a lot of options here.

Some features and capabilities of VirtualBox

• Image support hard drives VMDK () and VHD (Microsoft Virtual PC);
• Audio device virtualization (optional AC97 / SoundBlaster 16 / Intel HD Audio emulation);
• Creating, deleting, restoring VM snapshots;
• Shared Folders – creating shared file exchange directories between host and guest systems;
• OVF/OVA format support;
• Creating secure environments for accessing the Internet;
• Supports various connection options: NAT, network bridge, virtual host adapter, etc.;
• Experimental support for hardware 3D acceleration;
• Cross-platform (Virtual Box, );
• Convenient navigation and user-friendly interface;
• Multilingual localization – Russian, Ukrainian and other languages;
• The program is distributed under the GNU GPL 2 license - free software (no restrictions on use).

Download VirtualBox for Windows

Available for download on our website latest version Oracle VM VirtualBox for Windows 7, 8.x, 10 (starting from version 5, Virtual Box does not support Windows XP).

Download VirtualBox for free, without registration.

Spoiler (Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack)

Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack – components that expand the capabilities of the virtual machine (RDP server, USB support, NVMe, PXE and other capabilities).
Download and install Extension Pack only of the same version as VirtualBox.

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VirtualBox is a virtual machine from Oracle Corporation. A free program designed for virtualizing operating systems Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, etc.

Version: VirtualBox 6.1.4

Size: 107 MB

Operating system: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Russian language

Program status: Free

Developer: Oracle

Official site:

What's new in version: List of changes

Here you will find links to VirtualBox binaries and its source code.

VirtualBox binaries

By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the respective license.

If you"re looking for the latest VirtualBox 6.0 packages, see VirtualBox 6.0 builds. Please also use version 6.0 if you need to run VMs with software virtualization, as this has been discontinued in 6.1. Version 6.0 will remain supported until July 2020.

If you"re looking for the latest VirtualBox 5.2 packages, see VirtualBox 5.2 builds. Please also use version 5.2 if you still need support for 32-bit hosts, as this has been discontinued in 6.0. Version 5.2 will remain supported until July 2020.

VirtualBox 6.1.4 platform packages

The binaries are released under the terms of the GPL version 2.

VirtualBox older builds

The binaries in this section for VirtualBox before version 4.0 are all released under the VirtualBox Personal Use and Evaluation License (PUEL). As of VirtualBox 4.0, the Extension Pack is released under the VirtualBox Personal Use and Evaluation License and the other packages are released under the terms of the GPL version 2. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the respective license.

VirtualBox Sources

The VirtualBox sources are available free of charge under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License, Version 2. By downloading from the below links, you agree to these terms and conditions.