# How to install the URsim 1.8

**URL:** <https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/how-to-install-the-ursim-1-8/42064>\
**Category:** Technical Questions\
**Created:** [January 20, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/how-to-install-the-ursim-1-8/42064 "2026-01-20T21:41:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 20, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/how-to-install-the-ursim-1-8/42064/1 "2026-01-20T21:41:14Z")

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I downloaded the URsim 1.8 because i have the UR5 Robot but when i play the program on virtualbox it turns so slow, the linux interfaz works well but the problem is in the program, What can i do to solve this? I’ve tried everything