quick-docs/modules/ROOT/partialsdelete/2delete-proc_install-predefined-systems.adoc

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// installing-virtual-systems-with-gnome-boxes.adoc

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= Installing a virtual operating system from the list of predefined systems

To install a virtual operating system:

. Run *GNOME Boxes* using the *Super* key and type `Boxes`. In GNOME Boxes, click the *+* button and then *Create a Virtual Machine*.
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image::Boxes_new_machine.png[New machine]

. Download an operating system.
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image::Download_os.png[Download your system]

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Choose one of the predefined systems from the list.
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image::Select_virtual_machine.png[Select machine]
Alternatively, download an ISO image from the relevant website and select the file as shown in the screen below:
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image::Select_from_file.png[Select from file]
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. Review your installation.
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image::Installation_review.png[Installation review]
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To modify resources of the installed virtual operating system, such as RAM or disk size, click the *Customize* button.
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image::Customize_resources.png[Customize resources]
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. To start the installation of the virtual operating system, click the *Create* button.
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The actual installation process may differ based on the selected operating system.
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Installed systems are available to run in the main menu of *GNOME Boxes*.
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image::Select_from_boxes_menu.png[Select operating system]