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Allow multiple users to simultaneously access different Virtual Machines created in Virtual Box installed in Ubuntu

I want to setup a Ubuntu Virtual Box having different Windows version, and allow multiple users to remotely access the desired window machine from their own Ubuntu Installation simultaneously. I've ...

umesh

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asked May 7, 2013 at 12:07

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Installing Windows 8 on virtual machine giving error

Well I've a pretty complicated hardware and software combination, so I am explaining the background first. I have a Macbook pro mid 2012 model with OSX Mountain Lion. I am dual booting it with Windows ...

noob

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asked May 4, 2013 at 23:00

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Windows 7 64-bit stops sharing of Internet connection with VMware virtual machine

First of all I'm using VMware Workstation, which has it's own Internet connection sharing implemented, but I don't want to use it, as it does not implement the full stack. Things like tracing packet ...

Michal Rus

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asked Apr 30, 2013 at 23:55

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Windows 7 VirtualBox image won't boot and I can't boot in safe mode

I am trying to load a Virtualbox VM using a VHD file that was provided to me. The VHD contains an image for our dev environment on a Windows 7 OS. The wrinkle is that when I try to start up the VM, ...

DevNoob

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asked Apr 30, 2013 at 22:40

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Can I run multiple virtual machines at once?

I would like to run three virtual machines on my windows 7 computer. I would like them all to be windows 7 virtual machines. I see that there are many ways to make a virtual machine, the easiest I ...

KDecker

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asked Apr 29, 2013 at 16:45

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Is it possible to boot a single Linux installation from both inside a VM and as host?

What I am thinking about is, that I'd install a linux on a hard drive to boot it normally. In addition to that, I'd create a VM on Windows, that would use the same raw mapped hard drive. That way I ...

varesa

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asked Apr 26, 2013 at 13:51

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Running an ubuntu server VM on a windows home server - viable?

I've been pondering the idea of building a home server for a while now. I want linux for development, but I want windows for streaming files (subsonic, plex, etc). So, I figure I can just create an ...

Tar

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asked Apr 8, 2013 at 3:23

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Is there a way to use an external computer's compiler and fetch results?

I have to use Windows 7 for some reason, but sometimes I need to compile and execute simple programs using C language, which are supposed to work in Linux. All of them are console applications, don't ...

shomel

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asked Apr 7, 2013 at 13:10

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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 ...

Simon

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asked Apr 3, 2013 at 12:43

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VirtualBox optimization

I have Ubuntu 64-bit machine (2 core, 4GB RAM, not Core i(3/5/7). It's running 64-bit VirtualBox. Inside of VirtualBox runs Windows 7. Inside Windows 7 runs one pretty heavy .NET program. All this ...

Serge Vinogradoff

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asked Mar 27, 2013 at 23:37

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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 ...

Ale Exc

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asked Mar 23, 2013 at 0:11

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Canon CanoScan LiDE 20 drivers for Windows 7 x64

Trying to set this scanner up on Windows 7 on my machine. The options are: Purchase VueScan (Not interested in using VueScan to resolve this issue) Try using a Virtual Machine with XP and ...

Nigel_V_Thomas

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asked Mar 21, 2013 at 23:26

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Can't access my computer after installing VirtualBox on it

There was a similar question 2 years ago, but everyone confused guest/host OS. After installing VirtualBox on my Windows 7 box, I can no longer ping it or access it from anywhere within the LAN. ...

AngryHacker

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asked Mar 20, 2013 at 15:56

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Mapped Network Drives not available in Citrix application depending on local machine

It's simpler than the title suggests. When I log into a remote application via Citrix XenApp from Box A (Windows XP) and Box B (Windows 7) I can see all local physical disks and locally mapped ...

dtw

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asked Mar 19, 2013 at 17:38

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VirtualBox: Installing Guest Additions on Ubuntu 12.10 as guest OS

I use Windows 7 as host, and Ubuntu 12.10 Remix (Ubuntu with pure Gnome) as guest. Everything working ok. I installed VBoxAdditions in regular way - using corresponding command in VirtualBox VM ...

Gill Bates

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asked Feb 26, 2013 at 12:09

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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 ...

I'll-Be-Back

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asked Feb 25, 2013 at 21:12

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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.

user199807

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asked Feb 16, 2013 at 18:47

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1 answer

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How can I map a directory in Windows 7 to an XP Mode VM directory?

I need to have a separate area within Windows 7 to have a "backup," as it were, of a directory created on a VM (XP Mode). What are the steps to accomplish this?

B. Clay Shannon-B. Crow Raven

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asked Feb 5, 2013 at 17:48

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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 ...

Anthony

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asked Feb 3, 2013 at 22:11

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Sysprep could not complete

I recently had to change the SID on my virtual machine. After a reboot I got this error message: I opened the Microsoft Management console (Shift+F10 » mmc) and head over to user and local computer ...

marcin

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asked Jan 22, 2013 at 16:19

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VMWare Player does not save changes in guest operating system

I have installed VMWare Player in my Windows 7 Ultimate and I have added Ubuntu 12.10 in a virtual machine. The problem is that every time I power off the virtual machine everything is lost. I mean ...

Giorgos Manoltzas

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asked Jan 11, 2013 at 23:47

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Creating a Virtual Machine from a physical Disk

I recently added a 4th hard disk to my computer installed Windows 8 Pro with Microsoft development tools, all went fine, I'm happy. I have in my computer another disk with Windows 7 full of ...

Craig Stevensson

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asked Jan 11, 2013 at 18:05

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Bind user to virtual box os

I have Windows 7 Host and Windows XP guest in virtual box. Is it possible to somehow bind a particular user to that guest OS. I want to create some test environments for particular users. The idea is ...

THEn

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asked Jan 3, 2013 at 15:24

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If I uninstall VMWare Player in windows 7 in order to upgrade, do I lose my VM?

I have a VMWare Player 4.0.2. I can upgrade it to version 5.0.0. I started the process and it asked me to uninstall the current version of VMWare. I am afraid of losing my VM inside the VMWare ...

dave

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asked Jan 1, 2013 at 20:47

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Is it possible to migrate a Windows installation to another machine or Parallels?

I've got a Windows 7 machine that's about to die and I want to transfer my data to another machine, or possibly to a disk image that I would then run inside of Parallels on my Mac. I could of course ...

Joshua Frank

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asked Dec 28, 2012 at 23:34

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How to install software in linux using windows?

I have windows 7 running, but I have the machine inside a domain, with Active Directory. I need to install likewise in a virtual machine running linux (Ubuntu), but unless I connect the VM to internet,...

AbrahamSustaita

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asked Dec 27, 2012 at 22:12

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Configuring bridged network card on VMWare VM - Host : Windows 7 - Guest : Ubuntu Server 12.04

My question is about giving Internet connection to a VM with a STATIC IP address, by connecting to the WiFi I have at home. I gave my VM, running Ubuntu Server 12.04 on VMWare Player, one network ...

Myna

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asked Dec 20, 2012 at 23:25

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Can't ping guest OS in VirtualBox, but guests can ping host

Host OS: Windows 7 Guest OS: Ret Hat Linux (RHEL 6) and Windows 7 I want to connect to both guest OSes. I tried to ping both guests, but it is not working. Both guests can ping my Windows 7 host ...

kuldeep

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asked Dec 18, 2012 at 15:02

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Running a sandbox inside a virtual machine inside my OS [closed]

is that even possible? As you may know, x64 microsoft system cannot ensure sandboxes/VM isolation. The problem is that a stock Windows kernel does not provide all the facilities necessary to ...

Heetola

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asked Nov 30, 2012 at 12:05

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add VMWare virtual machine to the domain [closed]

How can I add VM to a desired domain. My Dev machine is connected to Domain1 but my VMWare VM is connected to WORKGROUP. When I try to connect it via Control Panel, Settings.. I get an error message ...

dotnet-practitioner

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asked Nov 28, 2012 at 18:24

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Can I run Windows 7 in a VM on ARM Processor under Ubuntu/Xubuntu/Lubuntu?

I'm trying to run a Windows 7 virtual machine on this device, and I want to use a host OS that supports VirtualBox. I want to throw on the least resource-intensive (CPU and RAM, HDD space is not a ...

Lil' Bits

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asked Nov 23, 2012 at 20:25

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How do I boot Windows 7 in a Virtual HD on a Mac?

I've got a Mac running Snow Leopard 10.6.8, and I need Windows 7 on it for work. I was going to dual boot using Boot Camp, but I'd rather use a Virtual HD (the program I d/led for it was VirtualBox). ...

Gwebz

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asked Nov 16, 2012 at 17:29

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How to run a minimal Linux inside a running 64-bit Windows 7

On my previous Windows Vista laptop, I used to run Portable Ubuntu Remix for Windows, which is based on coLinux, like the similar andLinux. This worked fairly well with limited system resources (a ...

Ingo Karkat

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asked Nov 15, 2012 at 13:15

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VM software interferes with networking security

I like my virtual machines; I have both VirtualBox and VMware Workstation installed, and so my Windows 7 host has several virtual network adapters ("VirtualBox Host-Only Network," "VMware Network ...

Josh Kelley

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asked Nov 13, 2012 at 13:53

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Run VMware Player image as service Windows 7

I have an image that I would like to run as service (running with VMware Player) in Windows 7. The reason I want it as service so image will start running when server is going up, without forcing ...

ilansch

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asked Nov 11, 2012 at 10:01

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Is there a way to run Windows 7 on a Virtual PC hosted on a Windows 7 box?

I would like to setup a clean instance of Windows 7 running on a virtual PC that is hosted on a Windows 7 box. Do I have to install a Windows 7 VPC on a virtual Windows XP box? I need to test an ...

Doug Kimzey

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asked Nov 8, 2012 at 14:51

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VirtualBox - can I clone a snapshot?

I have a VirtualBox VM machine and I took a few snapshots. VirtualBox works on a Window7 x64 and plays a Window7 x64 system as well. Now I would like to clone the very first snapshot but I would ...

Adi

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asked Nov 6, 2012 at 16:02

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Possible to create junction links in C:\windows?

Is safe to junction link folders in C:\windows ? I'm trying to micromanage and fine tune so that large files that are infrequently accessed are offloaded away from the SSD. I wouldn't dream of doing ...

cloneman

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asked Nov 5, 2012 at 0:23

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File sharing between a windows 8 Virtual machine and a windows 7 host machine in VMware workstation

I have files and portable applications on windows 7 Host Machine. How can I access this from windows 8 Virtual machine which is on VMware workstation.

krupal

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asked Nov 1, 2012 at 15:02

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Why can I not view my files in external HDD?

I have a desktop computer with windows7 64b and a virtual machine with windows XP 32b, sometimes I need to get into the virtual machine and use my external HDD in order to use some files, evertything ...

poz2k4444

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asked Oct 18, 2012 at 20:08

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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 ...

usr

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asked Oct 17, 2012 at 13:18

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Windows 7 Networking with virtual machine

I have Windows 7 as base OS and i have installed Virtualbox to install CentOS 6.3. Now, since i am using DHCP for my internet use, is there any way through which i could give a static IP to my CentOS ...

Femme Fatale

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asked Oct 14, 2012 at 16:34

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Can I run Visual Studio 2012 on a Windows 7 virtual machine?

I would like to try Windows 7 before I decide to move on. The reason I'm still using XP is because of the stability and because all my programming tools work just fine with XP. However I would like to ...

joe

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asked Oct 12, 2012 at 23:24

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Is there any Virtualization software which still supports windows 98? [closed]

I have a windows 7 laptop and I need to run windows 98, unsuccesfully on VMWare workstation 8, VirtualBox 4.2, Microsoft Virtual PC and Parallels Workstation.. all of them do not have any GPU support ...

user144773

asked Oct 12, 2012 at 7:46

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Sub-threading a Virtual Machine on Oracle VirtualBox

Salvete! I am running Oracle VirtualBox on my Windows7 x64 machine, and have created a VM running the same (for sharepoint development). I read in this thread that there is a way that you can create ...

bgmCoder

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asked Oct 8, 2012 at 22:41

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Can you boot to boot.wim (winpe) in vmware?

I have been testing my WinPe builds by committing my winpe files, copying over my build to a flash drive, and then booting to that flash drive on a different computer. I was wondering if there was a ...

Zero

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asked Oct 8, 2012 at 17:36

2 votes

1 answer

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Connect device straight to VM (Passthrough?)

I've a Windows 7 VM on my VMWare Fusion 5.0.1 running on OSX 10.8.2. I want to connect it a tablet (Smart Pad 810c) that OSX doesn't recognize at all (it's not listed either in USB system ...

pasine

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asked Oct 8, 2012 at 9:38

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Share existing virtualbox vm across partitions

I created a vm with virtualbox in windows 7, then partitioned and installed Ubuntu. I'd like to be able to access the vm I already created from Ubuntu-- is that possible? I've looked around, found ...

Colleen

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asked Oct 3, 2012 at 17:50

6 votes

2 answers

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Is it possible to live-boot VirtualBox from a USB flash drive?

To clarify, I'm not asking if you can boot from USB from within VirtualBox. I would like to make a portable version of Windows 7 that I can run from a USB drive on any machine. I'm putting a distro ...

bw.

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asked Sep 23, 2012 at 23:02

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How to install win xp beside win 7? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to dual boot when Windows XP was installed after Windows 7? Now,I have win 7 and I am running win xp on the virtual machine but it is too slow.So, I want to know if there ...

Wazani

101

asked Sep 21, 2012 at 17:39

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