I am running virtual box 3.2.8 on Centos 5.3 and I want to upgrade to Virtual Box 4.1.8. I have a window7 guest running.
Can I upgrade easily or will my window 7 guest be deleted?
Thanks in advance.
Upgrading Vbox
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petesmith2710
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stefan.becker
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Re: Upgrading Vbox
Tell me any program deleting user infos at upgrade. It it exists, i dont want to use it.
So in your case the guest with its configuration is not deleted.
So in your case the guest with its configuration is not deleted.
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User Manual / Download Section: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/Downloads
FAQ: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/User_FAQ http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=8669
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mpack
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Re: Upgrading Vbox
When you install or upgrade VirtualBox, only the contents of the program folder tree is replaced. This principally replaces the program executables, the documentation files (PDF and F1 help), and the VBoxGuestAdditions.iso file.
Your VM is not stored in the program folder and hence is not directly affected. Based on past problems however, it is wise however to shut down (not suspend) all VMs prior to the upgrade, and ensure that the old VBoxGuestAddditions.iso is not mounted in any VM.
Your VM is not stored in the program folder and hence is not directly affected. Based on past problems however, it is wise however to shut down (not suspend) all VMs prior to the upgrade, and ensure that the old VBoxGuestAddditions.iso is not mounted in any VM.
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Sasquatch
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Re: Upgrading Vbox
It is noted in the VirtualBox FAQ for how to perform an upgrade like that on Linux.petesmith2710 wrote:I am running virtual box 3.2.8 on Centos 5.3 and I want to upgrade to Virtual Box 4.1.8. I have a window7 guest running.
Can I upgrade easily or will my window 7 guest be deleted?
Thanks in advance.
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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.
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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