How to Install Windows In Ubuntu Hardy with VirtualBox

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VirtualBox is an open-source cross platforms virtualization application that allows anyone to create a virtual machine on their computer. It is similar to the popular VMware, but much smaller in size and handles the virtual machine more efficiently.

Before you attempt to install any Windows OS as a virtual machine, make sure that your computer has enough memory (at least 1GB of RAM) and hard disk and you own a genuine Windows installer CD with valid license key.

Installing VirtualBox
You  can download VirtualBox for Ubuntu HERE, and then run the download program to start installing VirtualBox. After the installation, VirtualBox will create a group call vboxuser. You will have to add your user name to the group. To do this, go to System -> Administration -> Users and Groups.

Click the Unlock button, follow by Manage Groups.

Scroll down until you see the vboxusers. Click Properties. Read the rest of this entry »