Want to run Claude Code on Windows? This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Linux environment with VirtualBox + Ubuntu so you can start coding seamlessly.
Your instructor, Frank Kane, is a former Amazon and IMDb engineer who holds 17 patents in machine learning and big data. He’s taught over one million students worldwide how to master AI, data engineering, and software development.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Install VirtualBox on Windows
✅ Download and configure Ubuntu Desktop (latest LTS version)
✅ Set up memory, CPU, and user accounts
✅ Run Claude Code smoothly inside Windows
This is the easiest way to get Claude Code running if you’re on a Windows machine!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Options for running Claude Code on Windows (WSL, Ubuntu, or VM)
00:23 – Installing VirtualBox on Windows
00:46 – Opening VirtualBox Manager
01:09 – Downloading Ubuntu Desktop ISO
01:32 – Creating a new Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
01:55 – Selecting the Ubuntu ISO image
02:18 – Se...
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