This is a tutorial on how to install Virtualbox and Windows to test programs for malware. Make sure you have a good PC to run this on because it is very resource-heavy. I also showed a VM here.
First, go to http://virtualbox.org and click on “Download Virtualbox”.
<MAC OS> When downloaded, open the DMG and drag VirtualBox to the Apps folder.
<Windows> When downloaded, open the EXE and click on “Yes”.
Click on Next
Click on Next if you are OK with the install path. If you want to select a different path, then click on Browse.
If you are OK with the settings, then click on Next.
Click on Yes to start the installation. It will warn you that your network might stop during the installation, but it personally has never happened to me.
Now, click on Install and the installation will start.
Click on Install. There is no risk in installing it.
When done, you will see this screen
Click on Finish and it will start VirtualBox.
We are not ready to make a VM because we need an OVA image.
Go to https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/ and select these options:
Once you download it, extract it. You will have this file:
Double click on it. VirtualBox will open, and a window will popup. Click Next.
Now, click on Start and a window will pop up with your virtual machine. Wait for it to load and in the login prompt, type “Passw0rd!”
As soon as you log in, take a snapshot by clicking Machine > Take Snapshot.
This will save your VM’s memory and storage so that you can restore back to start. You must take a snapshot because the VM expires after 90 days and you will not be able to use it anymore.
Once thats done, hooray! You have made your first VM and you can use it to test any software by downloading it in the VM and running it.
