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Creating a virtual machine might sound complex, but it’s actually quite straightforward.
Download and install VirtualBox
The first thing you’ll need to do isdownload and plant the VirtualBox software.
For this guide, I selectedWindows hosts.
Download the Windows 11 ISO
You also need an ISO file of an operating system.
The file is just under 6GB, so check that you have enough room.
Create the new virtual machine
Open up VirtualBox and selectNew(with a blue icon).
VirtualBox should detect that it’s a Windows 11 install and fill in the rest of the boxes.
Once done, clickNext.
Hardware configuration
In the next window you’re able to configure the Windows 11 installation.
Once done, click Next.
You’ll then need to allocate the hardware for the virtual computer.
First is a slider for the memory.
On the far-right side is the amount of RAM your physical PC has (in our case 16GB).
By default, VirtualBox will give your virtual machine 4GB.
Underneath, youll see Processors and here you’re free to allocate processor cores to the virtual machine.
Again, this should be a careful balance as allocating too many could make your PC run slower.
If youre worried about this step, just leave the prefs at their default and clickNext.
The default option is 80GB which should be more than enough for installing Windows 11.
ClickNextto continue, thenFinish.
Install Windows 11
Your virtual machine will now boot.
Clicking outside of the VirtualBox window will return your mouse and keyboard to control your physical PC.
The Windows 11 Setup window should appear asking for a product key.
Windows 11 will then be installed on the virtual machine.
Now we can safely use DeepSeek (and other applications) in a sandbox.
Open up the Edge web web app and head tothe DeepSeek website.
you might then create an account or sign in using your Google account.
Due to the privacy concerns currently surrounding DeepSeek, I strongly recommend that youdon’tuse your Google account to access.
You’ll then be signed up to DeepSeek and will be able to use it as you would normally.
you’re able to also clickFile > Closein the VirtualBox menu bar at the top of the window.
This displays the Close Virtual Machine window.
By selectingSave the machine stateand then clickingOK, VirtualBox will essentially pause the virtual machine where you are.
