This program allows you to run any operating system in a contained, emulated environment.

Heck, you’re free to even copy and past text between any two platforms.

Combine OSX and Windows, or Windows andUbuntu, or Ubuntu and Fedora: the possibilities are endless.

Gboard’s editing mode on an Android phone.

These instructions are quite specific to Windows 7, but can be easily applied to any version of Windows.

This is actually a great deal simpler than running Windows, as you could download pre-built packages.

Want a virtual OSX?

Lenovo laptop showing file explorer in Windows 11

It’s time to plant the Guest Additions.

Then follow the on-screen instructions within your Guest OS to complete the installation.

Seamless Mode!

The file explorer on the Dell XPS 14 9440.

Click “Machine,” then “Seamless Mode.”

After you do this your host operating system and your virtual operating system should seem to combine.

If you’re looking for more practical ideas, however there are a few.

installing two operating systems

Using Ubuntu’s version of Firefox is a great way to ensure your native Windows system is completely secure.

Conclusion

Seamless mode is a slick, underexplored feature of VirtualBox.

installing two operating systems

installing two operating systems

boot two independent operating systems