Newbie question VB on a separate primary partition

[nomnex]

Hi,

XP Pro sp3, 2 primary partitions 10GB each (C: - System)/(D: - Data)

I want to install Ubuntu in a VB on D:\ since I am short in space in C:

There is no option to select another partition than the system partition when I create a VB (by design) using the wizard.

Is there an easy workaround? I don't have an application to change my system partition size, but the limited disk management tool in XP.

Thanks in advance.

[Techno.Scavenger]

Use Virtual Media Manager then create new HD in second partition (D:). For best results, change "VirtualBox - Settings | Default Hard Folder" to a folder in D:. Then reconfigure your configuration for a specific guest to add the second HD. Then do the normal thing in Ubuntu when adding new HD.

[Sasquatch]

During the new VM wizard, you get the question to create a new VDI file. There you can already select a different location. Changing the global location like Techno said is a lot better to do before creating a VM.