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Here’s a Windows-only guide to install Quantum Mobile 24.04.0 with maximum CPU/RAM allocation and seamless file transfer between your local system and the VM:

Step 1: Install VirtualBox (Windows)

  1. Download VirtualBox 7.1.6:
  2. Run the Installer:
    • Double-click the .exe file.
    • Follow the prompts (use default settings).
    • Reboot your PC if required.

Step 2: Download Quantum Mobile 24.04.0 VM

  1. Get the VM Image:

Step 3: Import the VM with Max CPU/RAM Allocation

  1. Import the VM:
    • Open VirtualBox → File → Import Appliance.
    • Select the .ova file → Next.
    • Before clicking "Import":
      • Click the ⚙️ Settings icon.
      • System → Motherboard:
        • Allocate Maximum RAM (leave at least 2 GB for your host OS).
      • System → Processor:
        • Set CPU cores to maximum available (e.g., 4/4 cores).
    • Click Import (takes 5–10 minutes).

Step 4: Start the VM

  1. Launch Quantum Mobile:
    • Select the VM → Click Start.
  2. Log In:
    • Username: max
    • Password: laboratory

Step 5: Set Up File Transfer Between Host and VM

Method 1: Shared Folders (Recommended)

  1. Shut Down the VM (if running).
  2. Configure Shared Folders:
    • In VirtualBox: Select the VM → Settings → Shared Folders.
    • Click Add Folder (📁 icon):
      • Folder Path: Choose a host folder (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\Desktop).
      • Folder Name: Assign a name (e.g., desktop_shared).
      • Check Auto-mount and Make Permanent.
  3. Install VirtualBox Guest Additions (inside the VM):
    • Start the VM.
    • Open a terminal in the VM and run: 
      sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y virtualbox-guest-utils
    • Reboot the VM: 
      sudo reboot
  4. Access Shared Folders:
    • After reboot, shared folders appear at /media/sf_[folder_name] (e.g., /media/sf_desktop_shared).
    • To access files: 
      # Navigate to the shared folder
cd /media/sf_desktop_shared

Method 2: Drag-and-Drop

  1. Enable Drag-and-Drop in VM settings:
    • Shut down the VM.
    • Go to Settings → General → Advanced → Shared Clipboard & Drag'n'Drop → Bidirectional.
  2. Copy files by dragging them directly between your Windows desktop and the VM.

Post-Installation Tips

  • Maximize Performance:
    • Close background apps on your host PC to free up resources.
  • Troubleshooting Shared Folders:
    • If /media/sf_* isn’t visible, run: 
      sudo usermod -aG vboxsf max
sudo reboot
  • Backup Important Files: Use shared folders to copy critical data to your host machine.