is the user interface for . You can use to create, configure, and manage your virtual machines.

This section describes the main features of the user interface. Subsequent sections and chapters describe how to use to perform tasks in .

When you start , the window is displayed.

shows the first time you start , before you have created any virtual machines.

, Showing Welcome Screen After Initial Startup , Showing Welcome Screen After Initial Startup

shows how might look after you have created some virtual machines.

Window, After Creating Virtual Machines Window, After Creating Virtual Machines

The main components of the window are as follows:

• The machine list. The left pane of the VirtualBox Manager window lists all your virtual machines. If you have not yet created any virtual machines, this list is empty. See .

• The Details pane. The pane on the right displays the properties of the currently selected virtual machine. If you do not have any machines yet, the pane displays a welcome message.

  The toolbar buttons on the Details pane can be used to create and work with virtual machines. See .

• Help Viewer. A window that displays context-sensitive help topics for tasks. See .