Install windows 7 through virtual box

Solution 1:

Go to their website:

https://www.virtualbox.org/

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Then choose linux host

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see 12.04 then choose either 32 bit or 64 bit

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wait until download finishes

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install virtualbox by clicking on the downloaded file

After that launch the program

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Click on New and a window will show up

Choose a name and a version

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click next

Now choose the amount of Ram. Red is danger. Green is OK

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click Next

choose create virtual Drive

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click create and a new windows will show up

Choose the 1st option and click next

Now either choose fixed or dynamically. I prefer dynamical so you can change the size later

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Click next

Now choose the amount you want to allocate for your harddisk give it a name and click create

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Now we need to configure it so Click on settings

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Ignore the error and click OK

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choose storage on the left panel and choose the CD icon that says Empty

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Now Click on the CD icon on the far right and choose DVD/CD and Click OK

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Now Click on the Start Button and boot from your CD

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Do not forget to insert your CD

Solution 2:

It may be convenient to use virtual machines you download and manage locally from Microsoft:

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/linux/