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to find preserved, official ISO images of Windows 8.1 Professional and other editions. 2. How to Install the Image in VirtualBox windows 8.1 virtualbox image download
. While direct public links are sometimes moved or retired, you can still find official copies via MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) if you have a subscription. Evaluation Virtual Machines | Source | Legal
Once you have your image, follow these steps to get it running: Evaluation Virtual Machines Once you have your image,
Open VirtualBox and click :
