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can already installed os act as a guest for virtual box

Posted: 27. Oct 2012, 14:00
by sugasan
hi guys

I already have dual operating systems (windows 7 home basic & Ubuntu 12.04) installed in my laptop. My question is can i run that Ubuntu in windows 7 using the virtual box or i have to install Ubuntu once again with virtual box. if yes then tell me how to configure.


thanks in advance.

Re: can already installed os act as a guest for virtual box

Posted: 27. Oct 2012, 14:48
by stefan.becker
Look in the manual, topic "raw disk access".

And look in the tutorial section, there are some howtos in the guest areas.

I dont say more to this. Reason: Its not easy to setup. And there are many risks, so there is the possibility to loose your data.

So its better to read yourself and understand, what you are doing. Much better than input some commands and dont understand exact what you are doing.

My tip: Make a new install in an image, thats the easiest solution and wihout any risks.