Error VirtualCOM Server is not running

[enricviv]

Hi there,

I'm trying to create a new virtual disk pointing one Seagate USB 1 TB and I get the following error:

C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox>VBoxManage internalcommands createrawvmdk -filename "%USERPROFILE%"\.VirtualBox\usb.vmdk -rawdisk \\.\PhysicalDrive1
VBoxManage.exe: error: Failed to create the VirtualBox object!
VBoxManage.exe: error: Code CO_E_SERVER_EXEC_FAILURE (0x80080005) - Server execution failed (extended info not available)
VBoxManage.exe: error: Most likely, the VirtualBox COM server is not running or failed to start.

*First of all I got the satisfied disk number:
DISKPART> list disk

Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 119 GB 0 B
Disk 1 Online 931 GB 0 B

I'm stuck with that, apparently everything's fine. I've got one Virtual Machine running successfully (Mac OS) but my .VDI file is stored in my local disk on my laptop and I need more space.

Any help would be very appreciated,

My host OS is Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, 8 Gb Ram

Enric

[loukingjr]

Hi there,

I've got one Virtual Machine running successfully (Mac OS) but my .VDI file is stored in my local disk on my laptop and I need more space.

Enric

Just a friendly comment. Running OSX on non-Apple hardware violates Apple's SLA.
Mac OS X guest on a Windows Host

[enricviv]

Hi loukingjr,

First of all thanks for your quick response.

Yes, I perfectly know that but let me tell you one thing: I've got one MacBook Air, a couple of iPad and three iPod. Reason for using a Virtual Machine? My wife love my Mac... moreover, I'm NET developer on Windows stuff with +15 years of experience. My upcoming project must be done directly on Mac platform but up to the moment, due to the aforementioned comment about my wife, I need to run a Virtual Machine. By the way, let me know how can I run MAC OS from Windows without using a pirate copy...

So that, can you help me please?

Thanks in advance,

enricviv

Posts: 4
Joined: 3. Jan 2015, 15:24

[socratis]

how can I run MAC OS from Windows without using a pirate copy

You can't. And you will not find answers in these forums, it's not allowed. You could be banned if you continue to ask about it.

[loukingjr]

Actually I can't, or won't I suppose. I made a personal decision years ago not to help those knowingly violating Apple's SLA. No matter how many Macs they may own.

Someone will be along to help with your problem though. I just wouldn't mention running OSX on anything but Apple hardware. Any other questions are welcome.

[enricviv]

Ok.

[loukingjr]

Just curious, why didn't you just create the guest in question to your local disk then just move the whole folder to the external drive?

[enricviv]

Just curious, why didn't you just create the guest in question to your local disk then just move the whole folder to the external drive?

I appreciate your patience with me. 'cause suppose is not possible to do that.. Well, let me try.
THANKS

[loukingjr]

actually it is possible. I do it all the time. you can do it before you install the OS if you like. Makes for a smaller transfer.

[enricviv]

By the way, I beg you pardon for the my dumb beginning here. Unfortunated one,

[loukingjr]

Don't worry about it.

Moving a VM