VirtualBox for Mac

User Reviews

• Good, but hard to read

  Wolfmont5/30/2013

  Pros

  Runs the software I have tried to run Doesn't require an install of Windows Uses WIn XP (a stable version of Windows)

  Cons

  Screen is SMALL!

  Summary

  While this was useful for loading and running some Windows software on my Mac, the screen display for the Windows VM is so small that I have to strain to read it. I have not been able to find a way to make the screen bigger.

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• worked perfectly

  docperc5/9/2013

  Pros

  allowed me to connect to my corporate website with its arcane firewall structure

  Cons

  none of any significance

  Summary

  if you can follow fairly simple instructions, this software will work for you

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• A competent product

  elgy2/15/2013

  Pros

  Functions well, like a real PC in your Mac.

  Cons

  Lacks some of the bells and whistles of Parallels.

  Summary

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• Works as expected.

  burke9/6/2012

  Pros

  It's free. It works. "Seamless" windows. Resizable displays.

  Cons

  OMG, you may have to read the manual to install it.

  Summary

  I have not used other VM software, so I can't compare. I occasionally need to fire up Windows to see what my Windows-user students see. I can now do this on one machine. Be sure to install the "Guest Additions" for easier and richer display options. Seamless view is good. Resizable display size is great. I prefer to minimize it on the dock when not needed, versus seamless view.

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• Can't Update to 4.2

  rsstroud8/26/2012

  Pros

  I have 4.1.18 and it seems to work well

  Cons

  Installer for new version will not allow installation on Mac 10.5.8. Tells me "The installer has detected running Virtual Machines." But VM is not running. I have "Wine" on this machine. Could this be confusing the installer?

  Summary

  Can't really evaluate, but pretty poor to have installer that will not work.

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• A must in Mac world

  ETmacUser8/16/2012

  Pros

  Easy install, it performs well what is supposed to do, the road to many windows-only apps. The right tool (I'm looking forward when it will be directly implemented in OSX, since is a great utility)

  Cons

  Some minor hassle in connecting to external media such as smartphones (OSX is faster in getting the "new" interface - after all the host system relay on OSX for external world). It would be great if given tools for "older" systems too, say Amiga, Mac OS Classic, Commodore VIC64, Spectre... for IT archaeology and recover of older documents (more than 10 years ago...)

  Summary

  Better than celebrated (and not free) emulators. And it's free, well supported and very reliable. What can you expect more?

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• Doesn't download on OS X

  marikavs4/4/2012

  Pros

  None (at least 10 characters is dumb)

  Cons

  The requested object does not exist on this server. The link you followed is either outdated, inaccurate, or the server has been instructed not to let you have it. Need I say more...

  Summary

  Doesn't download on OS X<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Apr 4, 2012<p/>Sorry, should have added Snow Leopard.

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• Good for free

  sobokuOne4/2/2012

  Pros

  Lets you install a lot of OS's small in size compare to others

  Cons

  On Lion for me it seems to keep my system slow and sluggish after I quit the app. I have to reboot after ever use to get Lion running smooth again. Don't no what going on maybe its not releasing the memory.

  Summary

  Great to have when you need to test out a new beta version of an OS and its free.

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• Works better than Parallels and it is FREE!

  Paul McNulty12/31/2011

  Pros

  Diversification and easy to use

  Cons

  Compared to Parallels - NONE

  Summary

  I wish I found this App before I wasted my money on parallels. This App does everything that it promises to do! A keeper for me!

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• Very handy product, easy to use.

  Thombar9911/14/2011

  Pros

  Can use windows program on my iMac

  Cons

  Having trouble with setting up a printer.

  Summary

  Definitely worth the price if you need to use Windows programs

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