I already have Ubuntu set up as a dual boot with win7 64. Is there a way to install virtual box and create a vm (point it to the installed Ubuntu) so I don't have to reinstall Ubuntu? I currently have Ubuntu on my second hard drive. This will be my 1st time using virtual box. Have used fusion on my prior macs so know a little about vm's. Or better to uninstall and start from scratch? Thanks.
Hello, Bearcatrp.
You can't find any VirtualBox for Linux based OS.
There is similar program called VMware Player. That is very good free program , for me better than VirtualBox, and you can find it in version for Windows based os and Linux based os.
To download it you need to create account on VMware (That is Free Account) and you can download this software.
VMware Player
I hope that will help you :)
Trinty.
You need to be more careful when presenting your thoughts as facts. Of course there is VirtualBox for Linux, as well as for Solaris/Unix and Mac OSX.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Kari
Thanks for the help. Will give it a shot in a couple days after I remove Ubuntu and fix the MBR. Thanks again.
Apparently it is possible. virtualization - Convert my physical Operating System to a VirtualBox Disk - Ask Ubuntu
If I understand OP correctly he wanted to keep his current Ubuntu installation and treat it as a vm, in other words access that installation on its physical location from a virtualization platform. That is, as far as I know, not possible.
Your tip is in my opinion the best he could do, convert existing Ubuntu installation to a vhd.
Kari
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