This dialog asks you how you want to grow the disk as you put content on it. You can accept the default option “VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)” and click the “Next” button.

To install Zorin OS to your virtual machine, you will need to create a virtual hard disk.Īccept the default option to “Create a virtual hard disk now” and click the “Create” button. You can set it to as high as you like to get better performance.Ĭlick the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen.

Set the memory to at least the minimum RAM required for your edition of Zorin OS. Click the “Next” button to proceed to the next screen. Your screen should look like the screenshot above. Set your type to “Linux” and the version to “Ubuntu (64 bit)”. We use the name “Zorin OS” but you can use whatever you like. You should see a screen where you can select the name of the virtual machine and the type of operating system. This is the initial screen of VirtualBox.Ĭlick the “New” button in the toolbar at the top of the window. Install VirtualBox from the Software store (in Linux) or the official website.It’s especially useful if you want to test drive Zorin OS without having to commit to installing it onto your computer yet.īefore continuing, please make sure to do the following things: This is a quick tutorial about getting Zorin OS to run in a virtual machine. For the best performance, please install Zorin OS directly onto your computer by following these instructions › Zorin OS will run much slower in a virtual machine.

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