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Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 17. Jul 2014, 17:20
by Litch
I was wondering how I could clone my laptops HDD and then use that as a virtual box on my desk top. I would like to be able to change the size of the HDD from 250gigs, down to something more manageable like 20-50 gigs if possible. Is this feasible? I have a USB HDD that I can hook up to my computer so I know Ill need to pop out the laptop HDD but as far as turning it into a VB, Im unsure of how to proceed.
Re: Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 17. Jul 2014, 17:46
by loukingjr
Re: Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 17. Jul 2014, 18:58
by mpack
What OS is it running? And do you intend to stop using the image on the laptop?
Lou's suggestion of Disk2VHD is a good for for a Windows image, but in that case be aware that you probably can't keep the laptop and VM images both activated.
XP requires some additional steps to make this process - Physical to Virtual (a.k.a. P2V) migration easier.
Re: Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 18. Jul 2014, 00:41
by Litch
It would be windows XP home (premium?), and yes I am aware I could not keep both images going at once. The laptop has some broken hinges and Id honestly rather buy a new laptop then fix the hinges, plus its mostly good for word processing and not what I would like to use it for.
Thank you Lou for the suggestion, I will try that one out ASAP.
Re: Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 18. Jul 2014, 00:48
by loukingjr
Litch wrote:
Thank you Lou for the suggestion, I will try that one out ASAP.
most welcome.
Re: Clone an existing HDD and use it as a virtual box?
Posted: 18. Jul 2014, 12:26
by mpack
Moved to "Windows Guests".