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VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware.  It allows the creation and management of virtual machines.

 

Installation (for Windows 10)

 

1.Download VirtualBox 5.1.30 for Windows hosts (x86/AMD64) at https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds_5_1.

2.Execute the downloaded .exe and follow instructions in the installer.

 

Validating the Installation

 

1.On start menu, select Oracle Virtual Box -> Oracle Virtual Box.

 

VirtualBox should start up.

 

Issues

 

VirtualBox version 5.2.0 does not work with Vagrant.

Be sure that hardware virtualization is enabled in the BIOS.

 

To enable virtualization, perform these steps:

1.Reboot your computer and press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS setup.

2.Look for virtualization setting and enable it.  The setting is sometimes in the Chipset or Processor menus.

3.Save the change to the BIOS settings.

4.Restart your computer.

 

Reference

 

Oracle VirtualBox Documentation