Portable Virtualbox
Run any OS from a USB stick without installation using Portable VirtualBox
About Portable Virtualbox
Portable VirtualBox is a free, open-source tool that allows you to run virtual machines directly from a USB drive. It eliminates the need for separate installations by extracting and managing VirtualBox files on the fly. With features like configurable hotkeys, network support, and multi-language GUI, it offers flexibility for users who need portable virtualization solutions.
FAQ
Download and run Portable-VirtualBox_v5.1.22-Starter_v6.4.10-Win_all.exe. Choose a folder to extract to, then go to the folder and run Portable-VirtualBox.exe.
Yes, if the VirtualBox kernel drivers and services are not already installed, you'll need administrator rights to run Portable-VirtualBox.
No, Portable-VirtualBox is only available for Windows as the software is made in AutoIt, which only supports Windows.
You can modify the default settings by pressing CTRL-5 or opening the tray menu while Portable-VirtualBox is running. This will bring up the configuration GUI.
Yes, all install files after launcher version 6.4.10 are digitally signed by 'Open Source Developer, Runar Buvik', with a certificate issued by Certum Level III CA.
You can remove the language files for other languages than your own from the nls directory, saving nearly 10 MB. You can also delete the documentation from the doc directory, saving nearly 5 MB.
The launcher supports English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian.
No, none of the files that come from VirtualBox are modified or otherwise changed. Portable-VirtualBox downloads the VirtualBox installer and unpacks the files.
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