Old Linux, old VB version new Win11

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newgraf
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Old Linux, old VB version new Win11

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Currently running Kernel 4.4, VB 5.2.34 and Win8.1 guest with RDP. CPU is I7-6700
What to do to migrate this windows guest to Windows 11 after release date?
Can I only upgrade VB? Or need update and linux host? What about CPU and new windows version?
Thanks
mpack
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Re: Old Linux, old VB version new Win11

Post by mpack »

I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you asking how to upgrade a Windows 8.1 guest to Windows 11?

If you are asking how to move a VM to a new (Windows 11) host then read: Howto: Move a VM, but then the Windows version part of the question is irrelevant, as is the choice of forum to ask the question in!
newgraf
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Re: Old Linux, old VB version new Win11

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Sorry, no
I'm wondering what I will have to do to install windows 11 guest on this host.
Windows8.1 guest will be destroyed.
I read about TPM2 and that CPU above i7-8xxx will be supported for win11.
How about that and VB?
If i need new version of VB will this linux host enough with its old kernel
I'm not sure the machine has a TPM chip
Thanks for answering me
mpack
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Re: Old Linux, old VB version new Win11

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newgraf wrote: I read about TPM2 and that CPU above i7-8xxx will be supported for win11.
How about that and VB?
Last I heard, Win11 insider editions do not currently enforce the TPM and CPU requirements in a VM. However that may change in future, you'd need to ask Microsoft if you want to know their plans.
newgraf wrote: I'm not sure the machine has a TPM chip
If it's made in the last 10 years then it does, though it may not be enabled. However, VirtualBox does not currently reflect TPM into the VM so whether the host needs it is currently moot.

This discussion does not belong in "Linux Hosts". Topic moved to "Windows Guests".
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