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Convert Windows 8 VirtualBox to Bootcamp Partition
I have installed Windows 8 as a Virtual Machine in Virtual Box a while ago. For performance reasons, I want to create a bootcamp partition from the VDI to avoid re-installation.
Is this possible? And ...
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How to create unified, virtualized, triple boot system (Windows, Mac, Linux)
I have a new desktop and I don't want to compromise by not using Linux, Mac OS X and Windows--often simultaneously.
My ideal experience would be to be able to virtualize two OS's in the other OS and ...
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Upgrade a Mac, can i keep old OS?
I need to upgrade an old PowerMac 10.4 buying latest version of imac or mac pro.
But first i need to know if there's a way to keep alive old software such as Photoshop CS2, Free Hand MX, Quark ...
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Unable to right click in Mac RDP session
I am connecting to a Windows Server 2012 VM (hosted in Azure) via Microsoft RDP 8.0.9 from my Macbook Pro.
I am having trouble right-clicking within the VM using the trackpad. The usual shortcuts ...
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Mac Yosemite virtualization
Is it possible to run Mac Yosemite on vmware?
For information: Apple allows full virtualization of its operating system, provided that it is installed on Apple hardware which is also running OS X ...
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My VirtualBox Ubuntu crashed. How can I access its files from my Mac?
I have Ubuntu installed in my Mac using VirtualBox. A few minutes ago it crashed, so I have no access to Ubuntu now, but I need a file in it!
Is there any way I can access my Ubuntu files from my ...
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Connect HDMI or Displayport to PC and display output with window (Windows 7, Mac Mini)
To clarify, What I want to be able to do is the following:
I have 3 monitors and have all of them connected to my windows machine. The specs are not important as i suspect I will need new hardware ...
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Can I clone an existing OS X install into a virtual machine on a Windows 7 PC?
So I have a Macbook Pro running OS X Mavericks. I just built a Windows 7 PC.
Is there anyway I can effectively 'clone' my OS X machine and put it into a VM that I can run on my Windows 7 PC?
That ...
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Is there a way to install Mac OS on an Azure Virtual machine - or any cloud VM for that matter? [closed]
I want to create a virtual development machine on the could for iOS development. I understand it is against Mac OS License agreement to install it on non-Apple hardware. But is there a LEGAL solution ...
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VirtualBox does not start on Mac OS X
Suddenly and without notice, VirtualBox application doesn't start.
First, it just didn't do anything. Not even an error message. I looked in the system log (/var/log/system.log) and I found these two ...
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Can I share a VM between Parallels on Windows and Parallels on Mac?
I suspect the answer to this question will be 'no,' but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I use Parallels Desktop on my Mac to run a small CentOS installation for development work. I own Parallels ...
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Do I need a virus program in a virtual environment? [closed]
I have a Mac OSX running Parallels desktop with Windows 7. Do I need an anti-virus program? And what free program would be the best if I do? It is also shared on the network.
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connecting to the internet through mac os x lion virtual machine on windows 7
I've followed a video tutorial and managed to set up a mac os x lion installation on my oracle Virtual Machine. I'm running windows 7 on the actual machine.
When I try to connect to the internet ...
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Using a MicroSD Card as a VM Harddrive, on mac
My aging MacPro is well, aged :) and dying. I don't want to buy another but rather use my new Macbook Pro. The only problem is a massive lack of storage. I'm used to 6x drives, all SSD.
Right now the ...
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Mac OS X map number keys to higlight text with a PC keyboard
I have a standard PS2 keyboard on my PC running Mac in a VM. When I try shift + the arrow keys on the number pad, I just get the numbers typed in. However I want it to work the same as on my Windows ...
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