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→Installing VirtualBox on Microsoft Windows
[[Image:virtualbox_windows_installation.jpg|Running the VirtualBox Windows Installer]]
Click on the ''Next'' button to proceed to the licensing screen and read and accept the agreement. Click on ''Next'' to view the ''Custom Setup'' screen. By default VirtualBox installs both the VirtualBox application and two additional modules providing drivers for USB and Networking support. If you plan to use networking and USB devices within your VirtualBox virtual machines then it is wise to accept these defaults.
Change the default installation location if desired using the ''Browse'' button and click on ''Next'' and then ''Install'' to initiate the installation process.
During the installation process Windows may display some warning dialogs. These can sometimes appear iconized giving the false imnpression that the installation has locked up. If you encounter this problem check the Windows task bar for additional. These can sometimes appear iconized giving the false impression that the installation has locked up. If you encounter this problem check the Windows task bar for additional dialogs. Any such warnings can be ignored by pressing the ''Continue Anyway'' button.
Once the installation is complete click the ''Finish'' button to exit the installer.
== Running VirtualBox on Windows ==
Once installation has completed VirtualBox will be listed in the Windows ''Start'' menu under the ''Sun xVM VirtualBox'' sub-menu. From this menu select ''VirtualBox'' to launch the application. The first time VirtualBox is run a registration dialog will be presented. This dialog needs to be completed and submitted before you can access the VirtualBox application. Once loaded, the VirtualBox main application window will appear as follows:
[[Image:virtualbox_windows.jpg|VirtualBox running on Windows]]
== Uninstalling VirtualBox ==
VirtualBox may be uninstalled at any time using the standard Windows ''Add/Remove Programs'' applet. Alternatively the application may be removed by re-executing the installer and selecting the option to remove VirtualBox.
