How to Install Windows 8 on VirtualBox Note: This guide is written for Windows 8 Developer Preview and installed on a Dell Studio 1555 Laptop running Windows 7 64-bit version using VirtualBox 4.1. ...

Dear Lifehacker, After seeing some of the interesting new features in Windows 8, I want to give it a try by running the developer preview in a virtual machine with a program like VirtualBox ...

In VirtualBox create a new virtual machine, choose Windows / Windows 7 as the type. During the initial installation process choose to create a virtual disk.

Installing Virtualbox Guest Additions into a new Linux or Windows virtual machine Virtualbox Guest Additions aren't mandatory, but you'll want it installed to have the best experience.

Curious about what Windows 8.1 has to offer? Here'show to install it on VirtualBox and test it out yourself ...

Download Windows 8 (Opens in a new window) and VirtualBox (Opens in a new window) Go into your computer's BIOS and make sure virtualization is enabled.