How to Install Zorin OS on Virtualbox on Windows – Latest Version

Hello, friends in this article I will guide you on How to Install Zorin OS on Virtualbox on Windows – latest version. in here I will show you the installation of Zorin OS latest version, if you like Zorin and want to test it then Virtualbox is the best step to try Zorin operating system. as you cannot install it on your physical operating system because while you install it then your all file will erase, therefore, you will need a virtual machine to install it and give it a try. although the Zorin OS is the best and handy, especially Linux and Ubuntu users are using a lot and in high demand. so, now let’s start installing the Zorin OS on Virtualbox. 

To install Zorin OS on Virtualbox you will need Zorin OS iso file and besides that, you will need to install Virtualbox on your system after that, you have to create a new virtual machine for Zorin OS. so, we will cover all the things in this article.

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How to Install Zorin OS on Virtualbox on Windows

Ok, now in below I will show you the installation of Zorin OS step by step, therefore, read the steps carefully and follow my method in order to not face difficulties.

Requirements to install Zorin OS

  1. Zorin OS ISO file
  2. Virtualbox
  3. At least 8GB of free hard disk space

Step 1. Download Zorin OS ISO file

In the first step, you will need to download Zorin OS ISO file as I have uploaded an article on how to download Zorin OS latest version so, I recommend you to check the article before scrolling down. on that article, you will learn about Zorin OS and you will get the download link with instructions.

Download Zorin OS latest version
Download Zorin OS

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Step 2. Download and Install Virtualbox On your PC

Now that you have Zorin OS ISO file then after that, you will need to download and install Virtualbox on your system. to download and install Virtualbox on Windows 7/8/10 here I have uploaded an article where you can get how to download and how to install Virtualbox on windows. So, I prefer you to click the link below and get the instructions. here I have guided step by step on how to install Virtualbox on windows.

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Step 3. Create a New Virtual Machine

So, now it is time to create a new virtual machine for the installation of Zorin OS, here below I will show you how to create a new virtual machine step by step.

#1. open Virtualbox and click the New button.

open virtualbox and click the new
open VirtualBox

#2. so in this step, you have to provide the operating system name, type, and version. after that, select the amount of RAM for Zorin OS and I recommend you to select 2GB of memory size. moreover, you will need to create a new virtual hard disk so for that, select Create a virtual hard disk now then click the Create button.

create a new virtual machine
Create a New Virtual machine

#3. if you want to change the location of Zorlin OS then you can do it simply by clicking the small file icon and set the new path for Zorin OS. then after that, you have to select 8GB to file size for ZorinOS and I recommend you to select 10GB. moreover, for hard disk file type select the first option which is VDI and select Dynamically allocated for storage on physical hard disk. then click the Create button.

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Location and Size

Customize The Created VM

While you created a new Virtual Machine then after that you need some more steps to customize the virtual machine. so, below are the steps that you have to bring changes to the setting.

#1. select the created VM from the left side of the window and click the Setting option from the top.

customize the created VM
Customize the VM

#2. now select System option and uncheck the floppy after that, go to the Processor option and increase the CPU size up to 2.

#3. now go to Display option and increase the video memory up to 128MB.

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Display option

#4. now it is the time to insert the Zorin OS 12.4 ISO file that you downloaded earlier. so, go to Storage option and click the empty option then click the small CD/DVD icon then insert then ISO file. 

#5. in the last step, go to USB option and select USB 3.0 (xHCI) Controller and then click the OK button.

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USB option

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Step 4. Install Zorin OS 12.4 on Virtualbox

So, everything is ready and now you can install Zorin OS 12.4 on Virtualbox, therefore, select the Virtual machine that you created after that click the Start button.

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Install Zorin OS 12.4

#2. in here you will see two options and it means that if you want only to try Zorin OS then click the Try button and if you want to install it then click the Install button.

try or install zorin os on virtualbox
Try or Install Zorin OS

#3. now it is preparing to the install Zorin so for that select the second option and click the Continue

install zorin os on virtualbox
Install Zorin OS

#4. for installation type select the first option and click the Install button.

Installation type
Installation Type

#5. read all the text and click the Continue button.

write changes to the disk
Write Changes to the Disk

#6. after this step, it will ask you to set your location, so, select your location and click the Continue button.

set your location for zorin
Location

#7. in here, select your keyboard layout and click the Continue button.

zorin os keyboard layout
Keyboard Layout

#8. now in here create your account by providing your name, computer name, username, and password then click the Continue button.

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Create a User Account

#9. wait for a while to complete the installation, it may take a few minutes.

installation of zorin os
Installation of Zorin OS

#10. after waiting for some minutes then finally you will see the screen that the installation is complete and you need to restart the computer.

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Installation Completed

#11. after you restart the operating system then it will ask you to remove the installation media so here don’t worry just hit the Enter key and wait for a few minutes to see the Zorin OS screen.

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Hit The Enter

#12. here is the Zorin OS 12.4 window, so, from now start using Zorin OS and enjoy the new operating system.  

zorin os 12.4 window
zorin os 12.4 window

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Conclusion

In this article, you have learned how to install Zorin OS latest version on Virtualbox on Windows. so, here I have explained completely and I don’t think you will face problems because I guide you deeply. therefore, read the article and follow all my steps and you will be successful. besides that, if you get any kind of question then please ask me.

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