Seamless without Guest Additions

sphetr2 · Post by **sphetr2** » 30. Jul 2008, 20:28

I currently have a linux partition and an xp partition. Is it possible to boot the xp part. in VB and not install "guest additions" but still run it seamlessly in linux?

Post by **Sasquatch** » 30. Jul 2008, 22:27

If you would read the manual a bit better, and think logically, you know the answer is 'no'. Seamless is an option available after you install the GA.

Technologov · Post by **Technologov** » 30. Jul 2008, 22:36

sphetr2: Well, yes, it is possible, but a bit harder way.

Read my article about VirtualBox:
http://forgeftp.novell.com/lfl/.html/virtualbox.html

See: "Advanced Topic: Seamless Mode Virtualization" - it explains it in detail.

NOTE: This technique is working for every virtualizer out there, and even for physical computers.
NOTE2: This article was written for VirtualBox 1.3.x and openSUSE 10.2/10.3, so don't take it too seriously.

-Technologov

sphetr2 · Post by **sphetr2** » 1. Aug 2008, 01:12

Sasquatch wrote:If you would read the manual a bit better, and think logically, you know the answer is 'no'. Seamless is an option available after you install the GA.

Well gee, had I done that I wouldn't have seen Technologov's solution, even though it isn't exclusive to VirtualBox.

Thank you, Technologov, however, for actually contributing something useful, unlike Sasquatch.

Post by **TerryE** » 1. Aug 2008, 02:39

sphetr2 wrote:... for actually contributing something useful, unlike Sasquatch.

Please read the Forum Posting Guide. Technologov's approach is certainly feasible for a competent admin / developer. You could also just install a native X package under windows and use DISPLAY redirection. However, such a competent admin / developer would also find it a lot simpler just to install the GA.

You do Sasquatch a disservice. You are confusing usefulness with an answer that you wanted to hear. What Sasqatch took the effort to do was to try to save you hours of frustrating time by pointing out that the VBox way to do Seamless is by using GA. Perhaps you might care to come back in a few days time after you've tried the alternatives and revise this comment.