Install Windows 7 as a VM

Now you’ve created your VM, you’ll need to boot it up and install the operating system:

1. Open Virtual Box, click your VM, and click Start.

 

2. Click Next.

 

 

3. Leave CD/DVD Rom Device selected. If you are using the Windows 7 DVD (upgrade DVDs wont work for a clean install), click Next. If you are using an ISO image, select Image File and browse to your ISO.

 

4. ISO Only: Click Add to browse to your ISO file.

 

5. ISO Only: Locate your ISO and click Open.

 

6. ISO Only: Click Select.

 

7. Click Finish to begin installation.

 

8. Windows 7 will now boot.

 

9. Refer to Install Windows from Scratch to install Windows 7 as a VM.