VirtualBox (Rus. Virtual Box) is a virtual machine from the Oracle corporation. Free program designed for virtualization of Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris / OpenSolaris operating systems, other platforms are supported.
Virtual machine benefits
Using a virtual machine (VM) on a home PC, first of all, will allow you to run multiple operating systems (guest OS) at the same time.
For example, one of the editions of the Microsoft Windows operating system (host OS) is currently installed on a computer or laptop. Installing a virtual machine, in this case VirtualBox, allows you to use any other systems (guest) in the host OS environment, including macOS, Linux, Android, Windows, and so on, there can be a lot of options here.
Some features and capabilities of VirtualBox
- Support for VMDK () and VHD (Microsoft Virtual PC) hard disk images;
- Audio virtualization (optional emulation AC97 / SoundBlaster 16 / Intel HD Audio);
- Creation, deletion, restoration of snapshots (Snapshots) of VM;
- Shared Folders - creating shared directories for file exchange between host and guest systems;
- OVF / OVA format support;
- Creation of secure environments for Internet access;
- Support for various connection options: NAT, network bridge, virtual host adapter, etc .;
- Experimental support for hardware 3D acceleration;
- Cross-platform (Virtual Box,);
- Convenient navigation and friendly interface;
- Multilingual localization - Russian, Ukrainian and other languages;
- The program is distributed under the GNU GPL 2 - Free Software (no restrictions on use).
Download VirtualBox for Windows
The latest version of Oracle VM VirtualBox for Windows 7, 8.x, 10 is available for download on our site (starting from version 5, Virtual Box does not support Windows XP).
Download VirtualBox for free, no registration required.
Spoiler (Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack)
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack - components that extend the capabilities of a virtual machine (RDP server, support for USB, NVMe, PXE and other capabilities).
Download and install the Extension Pack only the same version as VirtualBox.
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VirtualBox is a virtual machine from Oracle Corporation. A free program designed for virtualization of operating systems Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, etc.
Version: VirtualBox 6.1.4
Size: 107 MB
Operating system: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Russian language
Program status: Free
Developer: Oracle
Official site:
What's new in version: list of changes
Here you will find links to VirtualBox binaries and its source code.
VirtualBox binaries
By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the respective license.
If you "re looking for the latest VirtualBox 6.0 packages, see VirtualBox 6.0 builds. Please also use version 6.0 if you need to run VMs with software virtualization, as this has been discontinued in 6.1. Version 6.0 will remain supported until July 2020.
If you "re looking for the latest VirtualBox 5.2 packages, see VirtualBox 5.2 builds. Please also use version 5.2 if you still need support for 32-bit hosts, as this has been discontinued in 6.0. Version 5.2 will remain supported until July 2020.
VirtualBox 6.1.4 platform packages
The binaries are released under the terms of the GPL version 2.VirtualBox older builds
The binaries in this section for VirtualBox before version 4.0 are all released under the VirtualBox Personal Use and Evaluation License (PUEL). As of VirtualBox 4.0, the Extension Pack is released under the VirtualBox Personal Use and Evaluation License and the other packages are released under the terms of the GPL version 2. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the respective license.
VirtualBox Sources
The VirtualBox sources are available free of charge under the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License, Version 2. By downloading from the below links, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Hello everyone. Let's talk today about the not-so-pleasant jamb that you may have if you decide to use the VirtualBox virtual machine. The jamb is that you cannot install 64-bit Windows. That is, when creating a virtual machine, you do not have a choice of 64-bit Windows, only 32-bit.
I also had such a jamb, but it was a long time ago, about four years ago, then I still had the ancient Pentium 4. I loved my Penka and didn't get off of it for a long time ..
Let me remind you that we are talking about the fact that in this VurtualBox menu there is no item for installing Windows 64-bit:
So why is there no x64 option in VirtualBox? The first option is the most commonplace, it is that your processor does not support virtualization technology. Almost all modern processors have it, Intel and AMD. There are even older processors, but not all of them, for example, the Pentium 4 family does not have it (available only in the 662/672 models). But for Pentium D and higher, there is already virtualization in almost all of them. I can't say anything about AMD, but I think the picture is about the same.
In any case, there is virtualization in the new ones. If you don't, then you either have an old processor or some rare or special beast.
But how do you know if your processor supports virtualization or not? Of course, it's best to just look at it, and then search the Internet for information about the process. You can also download the CPU-Z utility and it will show you some information, for example, I have a Pentium G3220 processor, here is what the CPU-Z program shows about it:
You see, there is something like Instructions, there is a list of instructions that the processor supports. True, there is one moment, each processor company has a virtualization technology called differently. Intel has VT-x (if there is VT-d, it's even cooler), but AMD calls the technology AMD-V. Here is, for example, infa about the AMD FX-8350 processor, and here it is also indicated that the percent supports AMD-V technology:
By the way, I really like this AMD FX-8350 processor, it costs not so much, it seems to be about half as much as the Core i7. But in terms of power, it is clear that it loses to the i7, although the FX-8350 has 8 cores, and the i7 has only 4. But as for me, the advantage of the AMD FX-8350 is that it has 8 cores, that is, where it is needed multithreading, the FX-8350 may or may not be more efficient, I don't know for sure ..
Well, it seems to be sorted out. That is, in order to check the processor, whether it has virtualization or not, the fastest way for you will be to download the CPU-Z utility (it is very simple and does not load the computer) and quickly look in it. And then if you need infa about the process, then you run CPU-Z and there all the main infa is there!
By the way, not everyone knows, but VirtualBox works without virtualization. I'm not sure, but I know for sure that VirtualBox used to have built-in software virtualization, if it is now, I don't know. However, I personally did not notice the effect of it: without virtualization technology, the virtual machine works with brakes and this is completely uncomfortable.
There is also such a joke that VirtualBox does not seem to see that the processor supports virtualization. To fix this problem, you can do the following. I'll say right away, I'm not sure if this will help you, but it did help some users. It is necessary to disable one component that relates to virtualization, but a little to the other, so to speak. Here's how to do it, right-click on Start and select Programs and Features (topmost) from the menu:
Now look, you will have a list of components, some are included and some are not. Here's what to do? Here you just need to uncheck a component such as Hyper-V, here it is:
After that, reboot and see if it is possible to install 64-bit Windows. If everything worked out, then you will have a list like this, well, that is, you can install a 64-bit too:
By the way, there is an opinion on the Internet that VirtualBox is better than VMware, but is it really so? Well, in general, there are not many disputes on this topic, but enough, but many, as I understand it, do not argue at all, because they are sure that they are right. Well, there is such a thing, I also do not argue, because I am sure that I am right .. But I am sure, because I have conducted tests more than once, and in all cases I have VMware (to be more precise, the free version of VMware Player ) was always faster than VirtualBox. In terms of convenience, I like VirtualBox more. But if you often need to work with a virtual machine, then here I choose only VMware. Well this is so, just a note to you, my opinion so to speak ..
But I haven't written something else, I forgot, this is my joint, sorry. It may be that your processor supports virtualization (if it is modern, then it supports 95%), but there is still no choice of 64-bit Windows. What's the matter? And the thing is that virtualization technology is an option that can be enabled or disabled in BIOS. And not all motherboards have this option enabled by default! In general, you need to go to the BIOS (turn on the computer\u003e press the F1, F2, Del buttons for ten seconds, wait for the BIOS, the method works on a lot of hardware) and enable this virtualization there. There something will be written like Virtualization Technology and will be Enabled (enabled) or Desabled (disabled). Something in this style, here is an example, but you may have a different design:
I forgot to say something else, in Windows 10 in the manager you can also see whether virtualization is enabled or not. On the Performance tab there is such a fad Virtualization, everything is indicated there:
I will also say in a nutshell what virtualization is. This is when the virtual machine can send commands to the processor directly. Well, something like this. Intel has basic virtualization, VT-x, and advanced virtualization, VT-d. VT-x allows you to simply send commands to the processor directly, while VT-d allows you to transfer entire devices on the PCI bus, for example, a video card, to a virtual machine. But as a rule, VT-d comes in more expensive processors. AMD I'm not sure, but most likely there is something similar
Well, all the guys, that's all. I hope you can still figure out the reason why there is no x64 option in VirtualBox. I think that you will solve this problem, because most likely you have a modern processor that supports this virtualization in hardware. Good luck in life, good mood
10.01.2019Network and server administrators are often faced with the need to test hardware, software and certain parameters and settings on real servers. But testing something on a live server is extremely dangerous, as it can lead to data loss and malfunctions.
Specialized software comes to the rescue in this situation. Able to emulate a real computer and perform all the necessary actions with it. The most popular program in this case is VirtualBox from Oracle.
How do I use virtualbox?
virtualbox 32/64 bit for windows 7 and 8 must be installed on a work computer running a Windows operating system. In the future, VirtualBox allows you to create any number of virtual machines with the selected parameters, and install any operating systems on them for testing. In this case, the real physical computer will be the host, and the operating system on it will be the host.
When installing an operating system on a virtual machine, you should pay attention to the fact that it must be configured properly and meet the minimum requirements. In this case, the operating system installed on the virtual computer is called the guest operating system.
The use of virtual machines makes it much easier to test hardware, software and necessary settings. With all this, the virtual and physical machines communicate with each other through a network connection. In addition, a virtual machine can take control of any hardware installed on a physical computer.
The program is also available for operating systems such as macOS and Linux (popular for Ubuntu and Mint).