On 5 October 2010 23:37, Chris G wrote:
> I have created a virtual machine from a physical XP machine using Vmware
> Converter and have then added it to VirtualBox.  However although it
> starts it never even gets to the XP startup screen.

Perhaps try:
http://www.vmlite.com/index.php/products/myoldpcs/user-manual
... to adjust the vmdk file.  It says it can convert from one type of
VM (VMware to VirtualBox for example).
"After conversion is complete, MyOldPCs modifies the registry and some
system files from your virtual disks to make the converted virtual
machine to be bootable. Optionally, ..."

Maybe convert the physical PC with this instead of VMware converter:
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/go-virtual/
... which is free for non-commercial use.

-- 
Mark

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