Here's how to download and install the Windows 8 Developer Preview into a virtual machine on your PC.

After you're done creating the new virtual machine, it's time to install Windows 10 by going to Settings > Storage and selecting the empty IDE drive.

Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your "real" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.

You can install Windows 11 as a virtual machine using the free VMware Workstation Player or Oracle VM VirtualBox.

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Virtualbox is one of the more user-friendly tools when it comes to setting up virtual machines, but let's walk you through your first time.

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If you aren't happy with Windows 8 and are curious to find out what's new in Windows 8.1, rather than just read about it, why not try it for yourself and install it in a Virtual Machine (VM)?

Learn how to seamlessly integrate macOS into your Windows 10/11 environment using a virtual machine. Unlock the power of both operating systems in one efficient setup.

Did you know that Windows 8.1 Professional and Enterprise has built-in virtualization capabilities? Here's how to run multiple operating systems on a single PC.