Configuring Windows 10 as a Virtual Machine
Mahran Al-Zyoud
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75 steps
Virtualbox
Microsoft
**Virtualization Software:** Oracle VirtualBox 7.1.4 - **Host Operating System:** Windows 11 - **Guest Operating Systems:** Windows 10 Enterprise Edition - **Last Updated:** November 2024 - **Created by**: Mahran Al-Zyoud. For any improvements, corrections, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at [mahran.alzyoud@gmail.com](mailto:mahran.alzyoud@gmail.com). Your feedback is appreciated!
Downloading Windows 10 ISO File
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Search for "**microsoft evaluation center download windows 10**"
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Click "**Download the ISO – Enterprise**"
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Fill the form appropriately, then click "**Download now**"
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Click "**64-bit edition**" It is about 5.2 GB.
Creating the Virtual Machine
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Click "**Finish**"
Installing Windows 10
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Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions
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Right click here
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Configuring Network Settings of the VM
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IP Addressing & Visibility on the Network
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Right-click on the network's icon.
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Right-click on "**Ethernet**" and select "**Properties**"
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Steps 64 and 65, which you performed using the GUI, can be accomplished using the CLI by following Steps 66-70.
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Open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges and turn on network\ discovery and file sharing using the following commands.
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Right click on "**Command Prompt**"
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Select "**Run as administrator**"
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Select "**Yes**"
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Run the following commands.
Renaming Computer
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**PowerShell** is a powerful tool that you should use frequently for administration. Here, I am offering the cmdlets that you can use to rename and restart the machine.
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Alternatively, you can follow the Steps 72-75 to rename the machine using the GUI. Right-click the "**Start**" menu and select "**System**"
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