Comments on: Installing a Windows XP as a virtual machine on VirtualBox

By: Rarst

Rarst — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:14:16 +0000

@MG

It is rather hard to just explain. :) Had you tried VirtualBox help file? It has reasonably detailed instruction for shared folders so it would be easier if you told what step exactly fails for you.

By: MG

MG — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:54:34 +0000

I am not able to get the shared folders to work and I tried to follow what they say but I guess I am mot that good with a computer. Do you have a simplified way of doing this? in plain English.

Thank you

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By: Rarst

Rarst — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:36:55 +0000

@sunshinekhan

Network connection in VirtualBox can be quite complex, no easy advice here. I can say it’s greatly improved in recent versions so if you are using older one then upgrade and try again.

Works for me with Windows host and Windows or Ubuntu guests and ethernet router.

By: sunshinekhan

sunshinekhan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:30:11 +0000

Could never get to the internet in a VirtualBox-MicroXP. Although I see the connection in the tray…the virtual connection in XP SP3…tried a few times and gave up atleast for the moment ;) !

I use an ADSL router to connect…any ideas…something in the VirtualBox settings?

By: Install Guest Additions for a better VirtualBox experience

Install Guest Additions for a better VirtualBox experience — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:03:37 +0000

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By: Jack Wallen

Jack Wallen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:51:03 +0000

Rarst: That’s my next article. ;-)

By: Afif

Afif — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:56:45 +0000

Can you install Mac Os with this thing?

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Installing a Windows XP as a virtual machine on VirtualBox — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:23:51 +0000

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By: Rarst

Rarst — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:12:46 +0000

You forgot that VirtualBox guest additions must also be installed. Without them some things in virtualized Windows and part of VirtualBox functions (like seamless mouse) won’t work.

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Installing a Windows XP as a virtual machine on VirtualBox - Computer Forums — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:32:58 +0000

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