Run Windows 10 on your Mac desktop
Use VirtualBox to create a virtual machine window on your macOS desktop
VirtualBox is a free app with which you can create a Windows 10 “virtual machine.” This means you can run Windows, use programs written for it, and share files from the comfort of your macOS desktop. In order to proceed, all you need to do is buy a Windows 10 DVD or download an ISO file, and obtain a valid product key for your chosen version.
Our guide also contains tips on installing the VirtualBox Extension Pack and Guest Additions. These allow for the more advanced features that you would find in a physical computer, including fullscreen mode (press Cmd+F to switch to it) and support for USB devices.
Once you’ve followed our guide and everything works, check out VirtualBox’s Devices menu for more hidden treasures. Choose Devices > Shared Clipboard > Bidirectional to be able to copy and paste text between macOS and your virtual Windows machine.
You can drag-and-drop to move files and folders between systems. PCs are more prone to malware than Macs, so you may want to make this one-way with the “host to guest” setting. For further peace of mind, you can choose to share only specific folders from your Mac, such as Downloads. Pick Devices > Shared Folders > Shared Folders Settings to add a specific Mac folder. You’ll then have access to your designated folders in Windows’ File Explorer under Network > VBOXSVR.