Jul232012

How can I virtualize a Bootcamp partition with Windows XP to run with VirtualBox on my Mac?

Greg Porath asks:

I have a MacBook Pro with Windows XP on a boot camp partition. Can I virtualize that partition to use with VirtualBox?

I set it up to run with Parallels, but the trial ran out and VirtualBox is free. Is there any way to do this?


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ha14

July 23, 2012

Sharing Windows 7 between Boot Camp and VirtualBox
http://phaq.phunsites.net/2011/03/05/sharing-windows-7-between-boot-camp-and-virtualbox/
http://wouter.kloos.me/2012/01/running-windows-7-from-the-bootcamp-partition-in-virtualbox/

How To: Run Windows 7 (Bootcamp) in VirtualBox
https://kindlevsmac.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/how-to-run-windows-7-bootcamp-in-virtualbox/

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Jonas Nordgren

July 30, 2012

i would start by making an image from it but im not sure since i dont have a mac :) goodluck

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Saurav Azad

September 12, 2012

just read the given details on the site
https://kindlevsmac.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/how-to-run-windows-7-bootcamp-in-virtualbox/

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Siddhant Chaurasia

October 24, 2012

Yes. It is possible

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Adam Campbell

November 4, 2012

Just buy VMWare Fusion or Parallels, the software will be better. VirtualBox is a a great tool, however, it is software that runs on a cornucopia of OSes. Fusion and Parallels are Mac specific and therefore can offer better features i.e. virtualizing Boot Camp