How to install XP from CD into VirtualBox?

I currently want to test if installing an OS through the CD might be better for me since I'm having many problems converting my Windows XP Mode image.

Basically, I've installed VirtualBox, created a new machine, went into settings and mounted my DVD drive with the WinXP CD in it, and clicked OK and it does nothing. I click start and it can't access the kernel driver. Now what?!?! The user manual says I can proceed to install from there. It doesn't seem to detect my D drive?

Can you make an ISO from your CD and then mount it and install from that?

That's what I was thinking, but that would take a whole 'nother 30 minutes or so! :)

Really...It usually takes me a couple of minutes to make an ISO. No more than 5.

Oh, yeah it's done...lol

Same thing. I mount the ISO image, click OK, and it does nothing. I click start, and it pops up some "Runtime Error - Cannot access the kernel driver!".

vBox does support installation from a CD. But it is tricky and takes MUCH longer than from the .iso. I once did it and it took 6 hours - just unacking the files took 5 hours. It is much better to do it from the .iso.

PS: just saw that you are still having trouble. Either something is wrong with your .iso or you made a mistake as per step 1.2. in my tutorial - have a look. And don`t worry that the tutorial was written for win7. It is the same thing for XP.
http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic...ion?replies=11

This thread seems to suggest that you should reinstall VirtualBox and use the "repair" option

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