I previously used MS Windows XP MCE for my OS, and during that usage, I created a number of NTFS partitions. I recently switched to Ubuntu 11.04 as my OS, but I needed to keep the previously created NTFS partitions. I now have MS Windows XP MCE installed as a guest OS in VirtualBox, and I would like to be able to access (read/write) those partitions from the guest OS. Is this possible?
Thanks
Accessing Existing NTFS Partitions in Windows Guest
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jamesericjoyner
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Re: Accessing Existing NTFS Partitions in Windows Guest
Sure. Mount them on the Host, Linux is perfectly capable of accessing NTFS partitions, then share them with the Guest using Shared Folders. See the manual on how to set them up.
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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.
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E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org
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jamesericjoyner
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Re: Accessing Existing NTFS Partitions in Windows Guest
Thanks for your help.