You can minimize the damage caused by malware by running Windows in Linux as a virtual machine. A virtual machine's isolation helps keep you out of trouble. Here's how to do it.

The most relevant item on that list is the right to run up to four virtual instances of Windows in local virtual machines (VMs) on the licensed device.

If you can't run Windows 11 on your PC, then you might want to try it on a virtual machine. Here's how to install Windows 11 on a VM.

If you want to use Kali Linux but don't want to boot from it, install Kali Linux in a VirtualBox VM on Windows 11/10 using the steps mentioned earlier.

Install Windows 11 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or managing files securely.

To install Rocky Linux on VirtualBox, you need to follow the steps mentioned below. Meet the prerequisites Create a virtual machine Install the operating system Let us talk about them in detail ...

The developer of Robolinux offers a Debian-based GNU/Linux operating system designed to let you run Windows XP or Windows 7 in a virtual machine.

Installing Virtualbox Guest Additions into a new Linux or Windows virtual machine Virtualbox Guest Additions aren't mandatory, but you'll want it installed to have the best experience.

VirtualBox Provided you have a license, the Windows 10 ISO file can be installed onto a virtual machine using the latest version of VirtualBox.

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system.

Don't stick with just what Windows or MacOS offers you; expand your horizons with the best virtual machines out there. Here are our favorites for all platforms.