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Running VBox (Win7) from USB 3
Posted: 16. Dec 2012, 22:15
by yvesdaeschle
Hello
Is it possible to run a vbox (Win7) from a USB 3.0 stick? (speed ..)
My host is a MacBook Air 11".
Thanks, Yves
Re: Running VBox (Win7) from USB 3
Posted: 16. Dec 2012, 23:14
by stefan.becker
No and Yes.
Not directly, but you can copy the vdi file (the virtual disc image) to the USB stick.
Re: Running VBox (Win7) from USB 3
Posted: 16. Dec 2012, 23:17
by yvesdaeschle
This is what I meant

Is it fast enough?
Thanks.
Re: Running VBox (Win7) from USB 3
Posted: 17. Dec 2012, 00:16
by stefan.becker
That has nothing to do with VBOX. I think yes.
Re: Running VBox (Win7) from USB 3
Posted: 17. Dec 2012, 00:33
by noteirak
yvesdaeschle wrote:Is it fast enough?
It all depends on your USB stick, USB 3.0 only give you a maximum theorical speed limit.
The only way to know if it is fast enough is to try. Each model would have a different speed.