On Tuesday 06 October 2009 03:04:05 pm Robert Bronsdon wrote:
> For every VM managed by VirtualBox you will have a .vdi. This is the
> machines HDD image.
>
> The file is probably found in ~/.VirtualBox/HardDisks/
>
> ensure this file is backed up for every VM you have. Then open
Virtualbox
> and note down any settings you have for each VM.
>
> Uninstall VirtualBox in the usual way. I would now strongly advise
setting
> up the Debian like repository as this will make your life much easier.
I
> would also install dkms if you don't already have it.
>
> Now you should be able to re-install VirtualBox through apt-get. If
you
> want to continue using the .deb then install it as before.
>
> Make sure your .vdi is in the hidden directory as before. Open
VirtualBox
> and "File -> Virtual Media Manager". Add a new media file and select
that
> .vdi.
>
> Create a new VM and use all the settings you had in the old virtual
> machine. When it asks for a HDD use the old .vdi.
>
> You should have your XP vm working just fine.
>
> Robert
>
>
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Hello -- Frank, Robert, and Gregory --
THANK YOU, so VERY much, for your helpful and specific instructions. I
have a massive external hard disk drive (USB connection) which I may try
this evening or tomorrow. Otherwise, tomorrow evening I will buy a big
enough USB "thumb drive" to do the backup -- and then FOLLOW your
instructions!!! i will definitely post the results, as soon as they are
available. THANKS again for your kind assistance.
Bruce Mac Arthur
15875 Switzer
Overland Park, KS 66221
913-897-4157
bmacas...@fastmail.us
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