In today's digital age, virtual machine technology is widely used in software development, system testing, network security and other fields. A virtual machine provides an isolated virtual environment that enables us to run multiple operating systems and applications simultaneously on a single physical computer. Let's take a look at how to install the virtual machine software and how to use the virtual machine!
1. How to install virtual machine software
The installation steps of the virtual machine software will vary depending on the specific software. The following is the general installation process.
1. Download the virtual machine software
First, you need to visit the official website of the virtual machine software and find the appropriate operating system version. Usually, the official website will provide download options for different operating systems, you can choose the appropriate version and click the download button.
2. Accept the license agreement
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CrossOver linux-installation package is downloaded as follows:
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After the installer runs, it usually displays the license agreement for the software. Read the license agreement carefully, and proceed with the installation after agreeing.
3. Select the installation option
The installer may ask for some installation options, such as installation path, component selection, and other customizations. You can make selections according to your needs, or use the default options.
4. Start the installation
The installer will begin copying files and installing the virtual machine software to your computer. This process may take some time, please be patient until the installation is complete.
5. Complete the installation
When the installation is complete, the installer usually displays a successful installation message. You can choose to start the virtual machine software immediately, or open it manually from the start menu or desktop shortcut.
2. How to use the virtual machine
A virtual machine is software that simulates another system environment in the system. It can simulate an independent virtual computer on a physical computer, allowing users to install and run other operating systems or applications in it.
1. Create a virtual machine
Open the virtual machine software and click "New" or a similar option to create a new virtual machine. We need to specify configuration information such as the name of the virtual machine, operating system type and version.
2. Install the operating system
After the virtual machine is created, you need to install the operating system for the virtual machine. We mount the operating system installation CD or image file to the virtual machine, and follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the installation process.
3. Configure virtual machine parameters
After the virtual machine is created, various parameters can be set for the virtual machine, such as memory size, hard disk capacity, network settings, and so on. These parameters can be adjusted according to your needs and actual computer resources.
4. Use a virtual machine
Once the operating system is installed, the virtual machine can be used just like a physical computer. You can run applications, access the Internet, share files, and more in a virtual machine. The operation mode of the virtual machine is similar to that of a physical computer, and it can be operated with input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse.
Through the above introduction, we found that both installing virtual machine software and creating virtual machines are more complicated. Then, we need to use Windows applications on Mac. In addition to virtual machines, we can also use virtual machine software. Here I recommend CrossOver, which I am using. Let’s see how to install software in CrossOver.
How to install software in CrossOver
CrossOver installs Windows software just like installing software through the application store, first search for the software, and then install it.
1. Search software
The CrossOver homepage recommends many commonly used software, and you can download and install them by clicking on them, or search for the desired content through the search box, and then download and install them.
2. Run the software
After the software is installed successfully, it can be started directly on the desktop just like Mac's own software.
3. Summary
The above is how to install the virtual machine software and how to use the virtual machine. Virtual machine software installation steps typically include downloading, accepting a license agreement, selecting installation options, starting the installation, and completing the installation. When using a virtual machine, first create a virtual machine and install an operating system, and then configure virtual machine parameters. Using a virtual machine is similar to a physical computer in that it can run applications, access the internet, and more. For using Windows applications on Mac, in addition to virtual machines, you can also use CrossOver, a virtual machine-like software.