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Instructions for Setting Up VirtualBox on a Windows System
Instructions for Setting Up VirtualBox on a Windows System

Instruction for Installing VirtualBox on a Windows Machine

Welcome to our guide on installing Python on Windows! This article, written by Abhinav96, will walk you through the process of installing Python on your Windows PC.

Installing Python

  1. Download the installer: Visit the official Python website and download the latest version for Windows. The installer file is approximately 119 MB.
  2. Run the installer: Open the downloaded .exe file. If prompted by User Account Control, click 'Yes' to allow changes.
  3. Accept license and setup options: Check the box to accept the license terms and click 'Next' to proceed. You can customize installation options like the installation location or accept defaults.
  4. Install: Click 'Install' to begin. The installation may take a few minutes. Once done, click 'Finished'.
  5. (Optional) Configure: After installation, you may want to configure Python by setting preferences like the installation location for scripts, the default editor, or the PATH environment variable.

Installing VirtualBox

Alternatively, if you're interested in setting up virtual machines on your Windows PC, you can install VirtualBox. Here's how:

  1. Download the installer: Go to the VirtualBox website (virtualbox.org) and download the latest Windows version. The installer file is about 119 MB.
  2. Run the installer: Open the downloaded .exe file. If prompted by User Account Control, click 'Yes' to allow changes.
  3. Accept license and setup options: Check the box to accept the license terms and click 'Next' to proceed. You can customize installation options like location or accept defaults.
  4. Install: Click 'Install' to begin. The installation may take a few minutes. Once done, click 'Finished'.
  5. (Optional) Configure: After installation, you can open VirtualBox and set preferences like storage, display, or updates via the app's settings.

If you prefer using the command line, you can install VirtualBox on Windows 10/11 using the Windows Package Manager by opening Command Prompt (Admin) and running:

We hope this guide helps you in successfully installing Python and VirtualBox on your Windows PC. Happy coding!

[1] https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/ [2] https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads [3] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winprog/running-a-setup-program [4] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/winget-cli

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