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How do I use a prebuilt virtual machine?
I downloaded prebuilt virtual machines of Windows 7 and XP. I'm trying to run them in VMware, but I don't know how to use a prebuilt VM. How do I get them to work?
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How do I virtualize a physical machine, and be able to put the image back on the real machine?
Can I convert a physical machine running Windows (XP, 7, etc) to an exact copy virtual machine, make modifications on it and be able to put it back on the physical machine if I need it?
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VM engine that reuses installed OS
I am running a tripple-booting MacBook Pro. It boots between Ubuntu, Mac and Win7 (likely going to drop Win10 on it asap).
Now I would like to do tasks in my Mac, my primary OS, while pulling updates ...
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Running device firmware on a computer
I was wondering how I would go about running device firmware in a virtual machine on Windows 7 or some other way on windows 7. I am specifically thinking of running the Broadband-Hamnet firmware for ...
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Is it possible to run a virtual machine inside an emulator?
From what I gather a virtual machine makes use of a technology provided by the CPU; a technology called V.T., or "Virtualization Technology" in certain designs of Intel processors. I don't know how ...
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PC to virtual machine [duplicate]
Currently I'm moving from old PC to new one. I have windows 7 installed. I'm planning throw away old PC, but before that I would like to have possibility to run old PC operating system just in case I ...
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Virtual Machine faster than host computer?
It seems impossible, I am shocked.
I installed Windows 7 on my PC, it took about 30-40 minutes to install, and normal boot (when there's no program installed) takes me about 30 seconds. I run a VM on ...
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Get cryptic error when trying to create a snapshot of any of my VMs
I'm using Oracle VM VirtualBox. I have 6 VMs that I've imported. When I click on an individual VM, and then click the camera image (or Ctrl+Shift+S) to take a snapshot, the snapshot process fails and ...
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Why can't I install Windows 7 in Gnome Boxes?
I run Fedora 18 Gnome. I have a legal copy of Windows 7 in .iso format. I am attempting to install it in Gnome Boxes.
When I try to install it, I get a message that says "Connection to windows7.iso ...
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How to run an application from host on guest OS in virtualbox?
I am wondering how to run an application from the host OS on a guest OS? I know this is possible but am unsure how to do it. The Host is windows 7 and the guest is Windows XP. Is it possible without ...
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Can I use VHD file to boot VMWare?
I am using VMWare and my OS image is in the form of a VHD (virtual hard drive). I've done some searching but I don't see anything on this.
So my question is: Is it possible to load my OS onto my ...
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Temporary use a physical HDD with preinstalled Windows as a Virtual Machine
The situation is this:
A friends computer broke and the repair takes 2-8 weeks. I removed the HDD before he sent it to the vendor so he can at least access the data on it while his main computer is ...
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which Virtualization Software work best on AMD? [closed]
Which Virtualization Software has been optimised for AMD Phenom II X4 945 Processor? AMD Phenom II processors support Virtualization Technology.
I have tried Oracle VM VirtualBox and installed ...
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Trying to run Mac OSX Mountain Lion in a Virtual Machine [closed]
I am trying to run OS X Mountain Lion in a virtual machine inside Windows 7.
I have set virtualization to true in the BIOS and I have successfully virtualized Windows 8.
Are there any other settings ...
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Is it safe to install Windows 7 in a VM and move to physical later?
I'd like to install a fresh copy of Windows 7. My plan would be to install the system in a VMWare Workstation virtual machine, take a few days to configure it nicely and install everything, and ...
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