I'm running VirtualBox on a Linux host. I have an existing Laptop drive that has Windows installed.
I would like to remove the drive and attach it to the desktop I have running Linux and virtual box (attach the SATA drive either via eSATA or USB).
I'm think looking to create a VDI so I can run this existing Windows install that is on the hard drive locally on the desktop as a VDI.
Is this possible. How do I go about doing it. I did some searching online but came away confused with what I read. Thanks.
Create VDI from Physical disk
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Sasquatch
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Check the sticky in the Windows Guests forum. It explains how to use a physical hard drive in VB.
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VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org
Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.