unable to boot, PLEASE help!

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guss606
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unable to boot, PLEASE help!

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Hi guys,
I use Ubuntu 8.10 (Host) and I just installed VirtualBox 2.1.4, I created a new machine to install Win XP and when I start it it says "FATAL: No bootable medium found! System halted."
Any idea how canI install Win XP on my virtual box??!!
Please help.
Sasquatch
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Re: unable to boot, PLEASE help!

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How would you install XP on a normal computer? A VM is just like a normal computer, completely clean.
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.
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guss606
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Re: unable to boot, PLEASE help!

Post by guss606 »

ok, but when i start the machine it says: "FATAL: No bootable medium found. System halted." ... so whats that and what should i do to fix this.?
Sasquatch
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Re: unable to boot, PLEASE help!

Post by Sasquatch »

The media is not bootable, or mounted.
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

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guss606
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Re: unable to boot, PLEASE help!

Post by guss606 »

well, thank you guy's.. I found the solution, I tried another copy of XP and its working perfectly...
Thanks again.
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