How do I get Windows XP on VirtualBox?

Once installed, open VirtualBox and click the New button to begin creating a new virtual machine.

In the Create Virtual Machine window, click the Expert Mode button at the bottom.
Type Windows XP in the Name box to automatically configure the settings to suit XP.

Can I install Windows XP on Windows 10?

If you want to run Windows XP – and you have a valid license to install Windows XP – a safer option is to run it in a virtual machine. Setting up a virtual machine is also very technical, but if you make a mistake with it you will not harm your computer.

Will Windows XP drivers work on Windows 10?

Windows 10 uses a completely different driver model than XP did, therefore XP drivers will not work.

How do I install Windows XP on virtual machine?

You can use this same process to install applications within any virtual machine. Choose Start→All Programs→Windows Virtual PC and then select Windows XP Mode. Maximize the Windows XP Mode window so that you are in full-screen mode. Choose Start→My Computer and then locate the program that you want to install.

Is there free version of Windows XP?

Microsoft has not made Windows XP available for download, and in any case it certainly isn’t free. You must purchase a copy, which typically means getting it at your local or on-line retailer.

Can I download Windows XP?

Windows XP is not distributed online so there isn’t a legitimate way to get a Windows XP download, even from Microsoft. No matter where you find it, be it through a torrent website or some other software distribution website, any XP download you come across online is likely illegal.

Is it safe to use VirtualBox?

VirtualBox is 100% safe, this program lets you download os (operating system) and run it as a virtual machine, that doesn’t mean that the virtual os is virus free (well depends, if you download windows for example, it will be like if you had a normal windows computer, there are viruses).