# Use VirtualBox to Create a Windows Virtual Machine

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##### Download VirtualBox:

- [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads)

##### Instructions for creating a Windows 10 virtual machine using VirtualBox:

- [https://www.extremetech.com/computing/1 ... al-machine](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/198427-how-to-install-windows-10-in-a-virtual-machine)  
      
    *IMPORTANT: Make sure you install the [Guest Additions](https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html) and [create shared folders](http://helpdeskgeek.com/virtualization/virtualbox-share-folder-host-guest/).  
    (When you create a shared folder, make sure you check the "make permanent" check box)*

**Once you've installed VirtualBox and created a VM, you can use Ninite to install essential Windows applications:**

- [http://ninite.com/](http://ninite.com/)