Where can I find OVA files for VirtualBox practice?
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frost_early6
I'm looking for reliable websites to download .ova files that I can use to practice with VirtualBox on Windows 10 or Windows 11. If anyone has recommendations, please share! Thanks!
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Why not just do your own Windows install? It’s probably the best way to get exactly what you need.
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I wouldn't recommend downloading pre-configured Windows OVA files from random sites. It's better to just create a new VM using your own Windows ISO.
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Just a heads-up, licensing is important here. Make sure you buy a retail license for each VM, or you could use an evaluation copy from Microsoft. And remember to back up your VMs properly in case something goes wrong!
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Microsoft used to offer practice VMs for web development, especially for older browsers like Internet Explorer and Edge. You can find an archive of those VMs for VMWare on the Internet Archive here: https://archive.org/details/modern.ie-vm-collection-vmware.
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