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  1. start VirtualBox
  2. locate the 'File' menu on the top left corner of the application's GUI
  3. select menu option 'Import Appliance'
  4. follow instructions suggested by the GUI on where to locate the file which you have just downloaded

It will take a few minutes for VirtualBox to "digest" the file. The software will read, unpack the input file and place the actual image (along with additional support files) some where on your file system. The actual location can be changes through one of the configuration option of the VirtualBox application. When the process is done then you should see the VM the GUI. HEre is an example:

Image Added

Note that the initial state of the machine will be "Powered Off".

Testing and using the installed machine

There is an important thing you need Accounts, passwords

Final notes

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