how do i setup an xp guest in virtualbox on my xp host?

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mhinkle
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how do i setup an xp guest in virtualbox on my xp host?

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how do i setup an xp guest in virtualbox on my xp host?

I'm also looking for how to setup a Vista guest on my xp host in virtualbox too!

anyone know where I can find the ISO's i would need for XP and Vista?
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Re: how do i setup an xp guest in virtualbox on my xp host?

Post by dmcgraw »

mhinkle wrote:anyone know where I can find the ISO's i would need for XP and Vista?
Yes.

http://www.microsoft.com
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Post by mhinkle »

Thanks for the quick answer but
1. this link is generic and does not direct me to the specific location for the files needed. All I can find are service pack iso's.
2. I really need the free ISOs and I don't think MS gives them away.
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Post by dmcgraw »

Yes, you are right, that was my point. No one LEGALLY gives away ISOs for XP and Vista.
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Post by mhinkle »

ok thanks. I guess they were giving away the win7 beta free for us to debug for them. I thought maybe there would be some available...
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Post by Sasquatch »

Of course they are available, but we won't tell you where. Google has the answers, not us.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
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.
mhinkle
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Thanks!

Post by mhinkle »

Thanks to Sasquatch & dmcgraw for your kind information. :) I'll keep looking!
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