Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

You might need to install a file system to read the drive. Type the following into your terminal: sudo apt-get install exfat-fuse exfat-utils On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 7:26 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > So far I have written a recovery USB and downloaded the 16.04.3

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

So far I have written a recovery USB and downloaded the 16.04.3 iso. Win 10 lists all the files on the recovery USB, but neither of my Ubuntu machines even acknowledge I plugged them in. ?? Not that it matters--I can download a Win 10 ISO and use it when I get to the point of installing Vbox (I

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

My apology for being sloppy I meant VM and general term for Virtual Machine - regardless if vBox, KVM, Xen or VMware -T On Sat, 2017-08-12 at 21:01 -0700, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > Tomas, > > Thanks for the suggestion. I did not know that the recovery could > be used > for installing in

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Ok, cool. Make sure to skip the key activation during instillation. It probably wont activate then. Install all updates then activate it. On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > The latest question, "Is it activated?" , the answer seems to be "yes".

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Tomas, Thanks for the suggestion. I did not know that the recovery could be used for installing in Virtual Box. (You said VM--I know that VM has a special routine for extracting an installed OS for a virtual machine, but was uncertain about Virtual Box.) I am not certain if I will use Win

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Alternatively, you could create Windows recovery USB media before installing linux on the box. It can be used to fully reinstall already activated Windows in VM or on the laptop when you want to give it away. I store the USB media on a filer as VDI disk image, forever. I have never used any of

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

The latest question, "Is it activated?" , the answer seems to be "yes". Posts I have seen say that if not activated personalization should not be possible. It is possible for this installation. But... I read that Win 10 can be moved to a virtual machine:

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I entered settings, searched for "Is windows activated". The response was unable to reach activation servers (not connected). It also had an entry to change the product key, but no existing product key was shown. So I think I am still uncertain. I can connect and try again (tomorrow). On Thu,

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I will search windows, but not being familiar with it I may have difficulty. BTW I managed to boot from a 16.04 flash drive--progress. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:54 PM, Garrett Bigart wrote: > Before you install Ubuntu could you check in the settings to see whether it > says

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Before you install Ubuntu could you check in the settings to see whether it says activated or not? I might need to do something depending on what that says. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > That helps. It is F12 on this system. But USB is

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

That helps. It is F12 on this system. But USB is not on the list, so I have to use a 14.04 CD that I have, rather than the 16.04 flash drive. But for starters, this will help me check the system. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 10:00 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Wed, 9 Aug 2017

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I meant that uefi is disabled because legacy boot in enabled, but I note that secure boot is also disables. I do not understand how these two interact, nor exactly what they mean for that matter. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 2:33 PM, elcaseti . wrote: > When you said UEFI is

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I booted it, gave the machine a name, then said skip when it wanted to go on-line (no internet cable connected to it.) Then what I expect is the standard windows desktop was presented. I expect it will give me some time before it complains about not being activated. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 4:58

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I don't know if that actually means anything. Have you booted it yet, and if so, what does it say? On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 4:53 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > This is encouraging. Thanks for the idea. > > The (only) instructions that came with the machine were on how

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

This is encouraging. Thanks for the idea. The (only) instructions that came with the machine were on how to register the windows 10. Also, the COA has a "silver" patch over a portion of the number, with instructions to gently scrape the silver off to expose the full number. This, to me,

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Hey Denis, Windows 10 license keys become tied to hardware as soon as it's activated, so if it hasn't been activated, you should be fine with a Windows 10 ISO, your COA and VirtualBox. Now, I was under the impression that all prebuilt PCs came activated, so are you absolutely certain that it

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

When you said UEFI is disabled as well, did you mean Secure Boot is disabled? Or do you mean UEFI is disabled, because legacy boot is enabled? On Aug 10, 2017 2:19 PM, "Bill Barry" wrote: On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: >

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > I just purchased a new desktop machine. It has Windows 10 pro, not yet > activated. After installing Ubuntu I would like to be able to run this > Windows as a guest in VB. My searching tells me that this can

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I did a M92 about 4 years ago, put Ubuntu on it for a church. They use it to control a very large screen, and to run audio and video. I did not have any issues with the install that I can remember, it has been a while since I did it so it is pretty hazy. Even set it up with Compiz so they could

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

On Wed, 9 Aug 2017 18:26:56 -0700 Denis Heidtmann dijo: >I figured out how to get to the bios. There is not boot-order option >I am accustomed to--the order is set by properties UEFI/legacy rather >than CD/HD, etc. I set it to legacy, but it still did not boot the

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I figured out how to get to the bios. There is not boot-order option I am accustomed to--the order is set by properties UEFI/legacy rather than CD/HD, etc. I set it to legacy, but it still did not boot the CD. UEFI is disabled as well. I guess I need to explore other options. Ideas? On Wed,

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I must be getting old & cautious... I've started researching compatibility issues as much as I can before purchase. Blessings, Paul W. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > I found this from a 2013 posting: > Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p only boots

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

I found this from a 2013 posting: Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p only boots Windows or Redhat. Hard coded into UEFI. http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item=MTIyOTg http://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/20187.html?thread=774619 If true, I may have to return this machine. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM,

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

On Wed, 9 Aug 2017, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > Good idea. I tried that. I need to figure out how to get the machine to > look at the CD drive. It is a Lenovo ThinkCenter M92P (refurbished). Denis, Often, pressing F12 while the system goes through its POST will bring up the BIOS interface. In

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

Good idea. I tried that. I need to figure out how to get the machine to look at the CD drive. It is a Lenovo ThinkCenter M92P (refurbished). -Denis On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:51 PM, Rich Shepard wrote: > On Wed, 9 Aug 2017, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > I have no

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

On Wed, 9 Aug 2017, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > I have no reason to run Win 10 (except as a guest) on the machine other > than to initially ensure myself that the machine is functioning properly. Denis, I cannot answer your other questions but I can suggest you use a live linux disk or flash