How to Install Windows 10 in VirtualBox with Only 32-Bit Compatibility

Are you looking to install Windows 10 in a virtual environment, but only have compatibility issues with 32-bit systems? Look no further! With VirtualBox, you can easily create a 32-bit compatible VM and run Windows 10. In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Windows 10 on your 32-bit VirtualBox.

To begin, open VirtualBox and click on the 'New' button to create a new virtual machine (VM). Choose the operating system as Microsoft Windows, and select 'Windows 10 (64-bit)' as the version. However, we'll be modifying this VM to run 32-bit Windows 10 instead.

After creating the VM, navigate to the settings by clicking on the gear icon next to the VM name. In the settings window, click on the 'Storage' tab and select the empty DVD drive in the Storage Tree. Click on the disc icon in 'Attributes' to mount an ISO file.

Next, locate your Windows 10 ISO file and double-click on it to open it. Click on the small disc icon next to 'Attributes' to mount the ISO. You should now see the path to your ISO file displayed in the Storage Tree.

Now, navigate back to the VirtualBox settings window and click on the 'Settings' button. Leave the default settings as they are, unless you have specific requirements for your VM.

After configuring the VM settings, click on the 'Create' button to create the new VM. You should now see a created VM listed in the VirtualBox main window.

The next step is to configure the virtual hard disk (VHD). Click on the 'Settings' button again and select the VHD option. Choose 'Create a virtual hard disk now' and set the size of the VHD to a reasonable amount, such as 20GB or more. You can also choose to create a dynamically allocated VHD to save space.

In the next screen, configure how much RAM the Virtual Machine will be allowed to use. I recommend sticking with 32-bit if you don't have a lot of RAM available. You'll also need to choose between a 32-bit and 64-bit install. Select the 32-bit option to ensure compatibility with your 32-bit system.

Finally, give your VM a name, select the type and version as Windows 10 (32-bit), and click on the 'Create' button to finish creating the VM.

That's it! You have now successfully created a 32-bit compatible VM for running Windows 10 using VirtualBox. Simply start the VM by clicking on the 'Start' button, and you'll be able to install Windows 10 without any compatibility issues.

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