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safe way to backup VDI for reuse after host OS reinstallatio

Posted: 12. Jun 2009, 10:26
by bdutta
Hi,

I need to reimage my PC (i.e. reinstall OS). The current OS (before reimaging) is WinXP-SP3 32-bit on a Core2Duo.
The target OS is same i.e. WinXP-SP3 32-bit, but could be a slightly newer build level. I have a bunch of Virtual-Disk images which I'd like to save and restore after my host OS reinstall. What is the best way to go about it ?

thanks,
bd

Re: safe way to backup VDI for reuse after host OS reinstallatio

Posted: 12. Jun 2009, 11:28
by bdutta
add to add/clarify...
A way that would ideally allow me to preserve the snapshots as well... not just the last running image, per guest.

I believe, the above requirement will disqualify Export/Import !?!

Re: safe way to backup VDI for reuse after host OS reinstallatio

Posted: 12. Jun 2009, 11:49
by vbox4me2
Backup all the VM xml and vdi files including the master virtualbox.xml file.