Build a working computer inside Minecraft with VM Computers Mod. This is the real deal, you can actually run an operating system on it. Order computer parts from a satellite orbiting your world, assemble them in a case, and boot up a full virtual machine. VirtualBox does the heavy lifting in the background.
How It Works
Craft an ordering tablet and connect to the orbiting satellite to buy parts. The satellite passes over every few hours, so you won’t wait long. Once you’ve got the pieces, build your computer case like you would any other block. Add the parts inside, flip the switch, and you’ve got a functioning PC running whatever OS you want.
Getting Started
Order Your Parts
Make an ordering tablet and wait for the satellite. When it’s overhead, you’ll see “Satellite found! Connect to ‘store’ using ENTER”. Jump into the menus and order what you need. The interface walks you through it.
Create Hard Drives
Grab a hard drive from the store. Right-click it to bring up the formatting menu. Easy stuff.
Add Operating Systems
Drop your ISO files into [minecraft directory]/vm_computers/isos. They’ll show up in-game automatically so you can load them onto your virtual machine.
Build and Boot
Place a computer case in the world. Right-click it to open the build menu. Install your parts (greyed out items mean you don’t have them yet). Once it’s assembled, click the case and hit “Turn on”.
Using Your Computer
Click the monitor to focus your input on the VM. Your keyboard controls the operating system now. Heads up: keyboard shortcuts like Alt+F4 still go to Minecraft, not the virtual machine.
To pick up computer parts: Sneak and right-click any placed component.
Installation
- Download the mod file for your Minecraft version below
- Put it in your mods folder (.minecraft/mods)
- Install VirtualBox 6.1 from virtualbox.org (use version 6.1, not older or newer)
- Restart your computer after installing VirtualBox
- Launch Minecraft with Fabric
Important: VirtualBox Compatibility
This mod integrates directly with VirtualBox 6.1. Restart your computer after installing VirtualBox before launching Minecraft. In rare cases, the mod can interfere with your VirtualBox settings. If VirtualBox won’t start normally, delete your VirtualBox configuration folder and try launching it again.
Requirements
You need Fabric Modloader and Fabric API installed. This mod requires Fabric, not Forge. VirtualBox 6.1 must be installed on your computer.
Supported Versions
VM Computers Mod works with Minecraft 1.15.2 and 1.16.5. Download whichever matches your game version. Both versions require Fabric.
Downloads
Minecraft 1.15.2
This file is part of VM Computers Mod 1.16.5, 1.15.2 Download | 1Minecraft. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.
Minecraft 1.16.5
This file is part of VM Computers Mod 1.16.5, 1.15.2 Download | 1Minecraft. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.