Comments on: Test Windows 7 RC on a Virtual Machine [Part 2]

By: Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:03:39 +0000

very good!

By: Guy McDowell

Guy McDowell — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:34:00 +0000

If I understand the documentation correctly, you would need to install Win7RC under VirtualBox. But don’t quote me on that.

By: Click

Click — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:18:33 +0000

Successful install of Win7rc on XP machine, in a Virtual Hard Drive. Can boot into it with dual boot but would prefer to use Virtualbox. But VB gives boot error message. Is it nec. to re-install Win7rc with Virtualbox, or is there some way to get Virtualbox to access the existing VHD?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:02:50 +0000

Win7 x64 wouldn’t install using this process. I’m running vista x64 now. I was able to get it to install using vmware workstation using basically the same process though.

By: Louis

Louis — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:21:03 +0000

I did the same thing like you — install Windows7 on VirtualBox.

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Sun VirtualBox 2.2.4 Released! « The Lonely Geek — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:10:15 +0000

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By: Kitten

Kitten — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:11:19 +0000

Took ages (mostly due to the fact that I installed the 64bit system when i should’ve installed the 32bit one–oops!), but I finally got it installed. It looks absolutely GORGEOUS– can’t wait until it’s released out of beta.

My first act of business: to install Firefox.

By: Guy McDowell

Guy McDowell — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:28:11 +0000

I believe that if you were to contract a virus while using Windows 7 in VirtualBox, it shouldn’t affect your Ubuntu install. However, with all the free anti-virus software out there, it wouldn’t hurt to install it on your Windows 7 install.

By: micknh

micknh — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:11:23 +0000

If I am running a Windows 7 Virtual Box inside Ubuntu do I need to use virus protection?

By: micknh

micknh — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:49:25 +0000

This worked very well on my Dell Inspiron 1501 running Ubuntu 9.04 even though it warned about the fact I only have 2 gb ram and the audio doesn’t work.

Very good first experience using Virtual Box

By: NomDeGuerre

NomDeGuerre — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:08:20 +0000

This actually works really well! All of the drivers work as expected (except for the video card).

By: Set Up a Virtual Machine to Test Windows 7 RC - Part One | MakeUseOf.com

Set Up a Virtual Machine to Test Windows 7 RC - Part One | MakeUseOf.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:06:16 +0000

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Set Up a Virtual Machine to Test Windows 7 RC - Part One | MakeUseOf.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:06:15 +0000

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By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:13:25 +0000

IF you’re on a Windows Network I wouldn’t recommend using Suns Virtual Box, it will dump files in your profile no matter where you try to put the virtual hard disks. And waiting 45 minutes for your Windows profile to load once you login is not fun.

By: Babylon

Babylon — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:26:59 +0000

I’ve installed Windows 7RC on VMWare Fusion. and it’s working like a charm. XP Mode, however, doesn’t work, even though preliminary processor tests seem to say that it should work, it’s sort of expected. (running a VM inside a VM)

By: Stargazer

Stargazer — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:16 +0000

Moscowmodder, your answer is no. your video card must be hardware accelerated, so you cannot run aero in a Vbox.

By: Moscowmodder

Moscowmodder — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:43:37 +0000

What I’d like to know is whether or not it is possible to get Aero on VirtualBox!

By: Victor Vasconcelos

Victor Vasconcelos — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:09:51 +0000

Well, your pun brought a smile on my face. But then again, I’m drunk.