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As a result, keep the default settings alone and press the NEXT button. VirtualBox will set it to 10GB by default, which is sufficient. We’ll need to attach a Virtual Hard disk to our Virtual Machine to store the installation file. Step 5: Create Virtual Hard disk (VHD) for XP virtual machine After that, press the Next button.Īlthough Windows XP runs OK with 512 MB of RAM, we’ve decided to go with 1GB for better functioning and smoother performance. Now type Windows XP in the Name field, and the corresponding options will be set up automatically. Start VirtualBox and select the New option from the menu. Step 3: Create a Virtual Machine for Windows XP The installation of the VBox is just like any other executable software for Windows, therefore it won’t be difficult at all. If you already have Vbox installed on your PC, skip to the next step. Now that we have the ISO file of Windows XP professional 32-bit service pack 3, it’s time to download Oracle VirtualBox.

Step 2: Install VirtualBox on Windows 10/8/7 Copy that and jot it down in a text editor like NotePad. The free but official professional key for the same will be offered on the same website. Therefore, utilize this linkto access the website, where you can get Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 ISO image by clicking on the ISO image link on the right side of the Download section. As I previously stated, it is completely free and is provided by Microsoft with a license key. Obtaining an ISO image of this outdated operating system is the first step toward a virtual installation. Step 1: Download Windows XP ISO and License It will be available to use on your Oracle Virtualbox if you follow the installation tutorial. Save it and Start the Virtual Machine and Windows XP boot menu will open.ġ2. On the left side of the VirtualBox main screen, choose the created Windows XP virtual Machine.ĩ. Choose the CD icon from the attributes after clicking on the empty CD icon.ġ0. Go to and choose the downloaded windows XP ISO file.ġ1. Type the name of the OS -Windows XP, and the rest will be set by default.ĥ. Make Virtual Hard disk (VHD) and set RAM.Ħ. To create a new Virtual Machine, start VirtualBox and click the NEW button.Ĥ. Install Oracle VirtualBox on your Windows 10/8/7 PCģ. See the main step 1 of this article for links.Ģ. Download Windows XP ISO file and copy the license key from it and save it to a notepad. However, the methods for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista are the same.ġ. Here’s a quick rundown of the steps we’ll take to install a Window XP Virtual Machine using ISO file on VirtualBox running on Windows 10.