How do I run a Windows virtual machine on Linux?

Run Windows in a Virtual Machine Install Windows in a virtual machine program like VirtualBox, VMware Player, or KVM and you’ll have Windows running in a window. You can install windows software in the virtual machine and run it on your Linux desktop.

How do I install Windows 10 on ubuntu using VirtualBox?

Install Ubuntu

1. In VirtualBox, select the virtual machine Ubuntu 16 and click Start.
2. Click Install Ubuntu.
3. Select Download updates while installing Ubuntu and click Continue.
4. On the next screen accept the default of Erase disk and install Ubuntu and click Install Now.

How can I run Windows software in Ubuntu?

Go to Applications > Ubuntu Software Center which is located in Main menu. When you open Ubuntu Software Center you will need to type ‘wine’ in search function which are located on the right upper corner of the window and hit Enter. Choose ‘Wine Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer’ package.

How do I run Windows on Ubuntu?

How to install Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine on Ubuntu Linux

1. Add VirtualBox to Ubuntu repository. Go to Start > Software & Updates > Other Software > Button ‘Add…’
2. Download Oracle signature.
3. Apply Oracle signature.
4. Install VirtualBox.
5. Download Windows 10 ISO image.
6. Configure Windows 10 on VirtualBox.
7. Run Windows 10.

How do I install Windows 10 on VirtualBox?

VirtualBox Installation

1. Download the Windows 10 ISO. First off, head over to the Windows 10 download page.
2. Create a new virtual machine.
3. Allocate RAM.
4. Create a virtual drive.
5. Locate the Windows 10 ISO.
6. Configure video settings.
7. Launch the installer.
8. Install VirtualBox guest additions.

Can I use Windows software on Linux?

Windows applications run on Linux through the use of third-party software. This capability does not exist inherently in the Linux kernel or operating system. The simplest and most prevalent software used for running Windows applications on Linux is a program called Wine.