Quick Answer: How to Run a Virtual Machine on Windows 10?
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Windows 10 version 1709)

  • Open Hyper-V Quick Create from the start menu.
  • Select an operating system or choose your own by using a local installation source. If you want to use your own image to create the virtual machine, select Local Installation Source.
  • Select “Create Virtual Machine”

How do I run a virtual machine?

Open VirtualBox, click New, and use the following steps as a guide:

  1. Name and operating system. Give the VM a name, choose Linux from the Type dropdown, and select the Linux version as indicated.
  2. Memory size. Select the memory size.
  3. Hard drive.
  4. Hard drive file type.
  5. Storage on physical hard drive.
  6. File location and size.

Does Windows 10 have a virtual machine?

Hyper-V is a virtualization technology tool from Microsoft that is available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education. Hyper-V allows you to create one or multiple virtual machines to install and run different OSes on one Windows 10 PC. Processor must support VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel chips).

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