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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

VM Computers

Build a computer that actually works as a Virtual Machine!

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which VM Computers release should I use?

Updated 5 years ago
Latest stable file 1.4.15fix
Game version 1.16.5
Loader Fabric

VM Computers 1.4.15fix targets 1.16.5 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is VM Computers required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does VM Computers 1.4.15fix need?

1.4.15fix. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by VM Computers 1.4.15fix
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.16.5] Fabric API 0.42.0

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add VM Computers without breaking your instance.

Built for VM Computers 1.4.15fix. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.4.15fix. It targets 1.16.5 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.4.15fix. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does VM Computers add?

Warning: This mod can screw with your VirtualBox settings. If VirtualBox doesn't start normally, delete your configuration folder and try to start it again. If this doesn't fix it, please contact me on Reddit.

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VM ComputersImage showing most items

Order yourself computer parts from a satellite orbiting around your Minecraft world to build a computer that actually works!

How to install

  1. Put the mod into your mods folder

  2. Install VirtualBox (You need a version that starts with "6.1")

  3. Done! The mod (or even VirtualBox) might not work if you don't restart your computer after installing VirtualBox.

How to order computer parts

  1. Craft yourself an ordering tablet.
Recipe
  1. Wait until a satellite is over you. It orbits the minecraft world 5 times a day, so you should be able to catch it pretty quickly.Tablet

(It says "Satellite found! Connect to 'store' using ENTER")

  1. From here on, it's pretty easy. The menus are plastered with guides and you should be able to order yourself some items pretty quickly.

How to create a virtual hard drive

  1. Get a hard drive.

  2. Right click, it doesn't matter if it's already assigned to a file or not.

  3. Use the menu.

How to import an ISO

Put it into [minecraft directory]/vm_computers/isos and it will be automatically updated in-game.

How to build a computer

  1. Place down a case.
Case
  1. Right click it.
Opened case

(I am the legal owner of a copy of Windows 98 and Windows XP)

  1. Open the case.
Opened case

From here on out, it's basic. Greyed out button means that you don't own that item.

How to use a computer

Start it by clicking on the pc case and clicking on "Turn on". Then focus your input to the VM by clicking a screen. Warning: Key combinations are still processed by the host, e.g. Alt+F4 still closes the game.

How to pick up placed stuff

Sneak + right click on the thing

Contribute to the project on GitHub!

Project description from CurseForge.

Pick your setup

VM Computers by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

6 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

VM Computers versions and loaders

26 of 26 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.