Running a Windows 8 VM in Virtualbox

1. Locate a Windows 8 iso
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Windows 8
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Microsoft Windows
   Version: Windows 8 (64-bit)
   Memory Size: 4096 MB
   Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now

4. Click Create
5. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog

   Name the virtual disk image Windows 8.vdi
   File size: 40.00 GB
   Hard disk file type: VDI
   Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated

6. Click Create
7. Select the VM and Click Settings
8. Select System > Processor
9. Give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select Display
11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
12. Select Storage
13. Click on the CD-ROM drive
14. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
15. Browse to and select the Windows 8 .iso file
16. Click OK
17. Make sure the Windows 8 VM is selected and click Start > Normal
18. Click Next
19. Click Install Now
20. Check the I accept box > Click Next
21. Click Custom (advanced) > Click Next
22. Wait for Windows to copy files, the VM will reboot
23. Give the PC a name > Click Next
24. Click Sign in without a Microsoft account
25. Click Local account
26. Enter a username > Enter a password > Re-type the password > Enter a password hint > Click Next
27. Click Finish
28. Welcome to Windows 8

Optional Steps

1. Select Devices > Insert Guest Additions CD image...
2. If VirtualBox Guest Additions doesn't autorun, open My Computer > CD Drive > Double click VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe
3. Install Guest Additions accepting the defaults
4. Accept any driver popups from the Guest Additions installer by clicking the Install button
5. After the installation completes select Reboot now > Click Finish