Install Virtual Box

Running Linux Mint in Virtual Box is just an example.
Of course, you can install any other ISO

Checklist

• Download Virtual Box for Windows on this page
• Download the VirtualBox Extension Pack on the same page
• Install Virtual Box on Windows
• Launch Virtual Box

   

• In the Tools palette, on the right-hand side, click on the green “+ Install” button and install the Extension Pack
• Download a Mint 21 .iso file from here.
  • Obviously, this could be any other ISO (Windows, Debian…)
• In VirtualBox press CTRL + A to add a new VM, select the previous .iso file etc.
• Run the VM
  • You will tune the details later
• You may have some issues with the screen resolution but install the OS first
• Once installed reboot the VM
• Once logged in, open the CD and install the Guest Additions (VBox_GAs stands for VirtualBox Guess Additions. See below)

   

• Once installed, you can set the resolution

   

• Voilà !