Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

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hardworkerjohn
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Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

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Hi , I can't install XP SP3 and 7 Pro to virtualBox hosted linux whonix .
At first , I tried to install XP , but every time I install , the message appears and installation hangs up .

Setup is starting Windows

After this message , installation hangs up .
I waited for over 10 hours .
But , installation didn't run .
I used IDE DVD drive .


The next , I tried to install Windows 7 pro ,
But , after this message ,

Starting Windows ...

Installation hangs up .
I've waited for over 10 hours , but installation didn't start ...
I used SATA DVD drive .

Please HELP Me ...
I want to install Windows XP or 7 to linux whonix .
I want to use Windows apps secure and safely .

My PC is CPU : PentiumD , Memory 3GB , GPU : Gef750Ti
WindowsXP SP3 ->VirtualBox-> Whonix GW&WS ->VirtualBox->Windows XP or 7
Whonix runs completely , no problem ,
But , can't install XP or 7 to linux whonix ...
Installation hangs up every time ...

If someone has great knowledge , Please HELP Me ...
hardworkerjohn
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Joined: 4. Apr 2016, 01:15

Re: Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

Post by hardworkerjohn »

When I installed Windows XP

I tried this way ,

https://pascalg.wordpress.com/2006/08/0 ... r-started/

but , After this message

Setup is starting Windows

Installation hung up ...

What should I do ??
Please tell me ..
socratis
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Re: Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

Post by socratis »

hardworkerjohn wrote:WindowsXP SP3 ->VirtualBox-> Whonix GW&WS ->VirtualBox->Windows XP or 7
This is called nested virtualization. It is not supported.
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
hardworkerjohn
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Re: Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

Post by hardworkerjohn »

Oh ...
Nested virtualization ??

Are there any way to use nested virtualization by Virtualbox ??

If there is NO WAY ,

Should I use VMWare ??

I heard VMWare can use nested virtualization .
socratis
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Re: Can't Install Windows XP and Windows 7 to linux whonix . Please Help me ...

Post by socratis »

People (including myself) have managed to "try" nested virtualization, as a proof of concept, not something that works. It is very, very, very slow. Unusable.

As far as what you could use, I don't have the faintest idea. I only use VirtualBox.
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
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