I'm trying to use Oracle VirtualBox on my Linux computer so I can install Power BI for a job-interview case study. I'm not very experienced with Linux, and the virtual machine has been stuck booting for roughly 20–30 minutes. The CPU usage fluctuates around 100–103%. Is that normal, or is something configured incorrectly? Any guidance on getting the VM running—or another practical way to use Power BI—would be appreciated.
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First, check whether hardware virtualization is enabled in your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings. Look for Intel VT-x, AMD-V, or SVM and enable it if it’s off. Without that, virtual machines can be extremely slow or fail to boot properly.
VirtualBox isn’t the only option on Linux. KVM/QEMU with virt-manager, or tools built around QEMU such as quickemu, can perform better when hardware virtualization is enabled. VMware Workstation is another possibility, though switching software won’t remove the need to install and license Windows first.
Make sure you’ve actually installed a Windows operating-system image in the virtual machine. VirtualBox only provides the virtual hardware; it doesn’t include Windows, and Power BI Desktop needs Windows. You may need to create the VM, attach a Windows ISO, install Windows, and then install Power BI. If that setup is too much for the deadline, check whether the web version of Power BI meets the requirements of the case study.
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