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Is it possible to install a client from a USB stick? I have found a few posts on line which say it can be done but they are pretty old and do not work when I try them. Alternatively is it possible to install from an ISO file on the host machine?

I am running VB 5.1.0 r108711 on Linux Mint 18 and want to install a few different Linux clients.

Thanks
Mick

USB booting is not supported yet^[1]. Yes, there are workarounds. But, since you asked, ISO booting is the preferred way of booting. Just point the virtual CD to your ISO image. Done.

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[1] : The release notes for 5.1.0 however mention the following (haven't tried it yet):

• EFI: many improvements, for example allow to boot from USB

Just tried it, simple isn't it! I wish I had known that a long time back.

Thanks for your help
Mick

micksuley wrote: I wish I had known that a long time back.

Yeah, I wish that too. But then I found the User Manual. Invaluable resource! Much better than any online tutorial, blog or video