Linux - Install on Windows 7 Virtual Machine using VirtualBox

Thanks Kari!
I checked step 16 of the tutorial, but somehow it didn't work for me. Actually, I have even tried all options under 'Bridged adapter', none of them worked. Finally, I change 'bridged adapter' to 'NAT', which is the default option for network, and it works this time!
I'm using ubuntu to reply this now. So cool!
Appreciate your patience and time!

yangbin said:

Thanks Kari!
I checked step 16 of the tutorial, but somehow it didn't work for me. Actually, I have even tried all options under 'Bridged adapter', none of them worked. Finally, I change 'bridged adapter' to 'NAT', which is the default option for network, and it works this time!
I'm using ubuntu to reply this now. So cool!
Appreciate your patience and time!

Awesome: both the tutorial and the way VirtualBox and Ubuntu work.

The above tip also got me connected:"change 'bridged adapter' to 'NAT'". Thanks, that saved me a lot of messing around.

I'd also add PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO PART 2 STEP 12 i.e. "When installation is finished, you have to unmount (deattach) Ubuntu ISO image before reboot. Before clicking Restart Now, Open Devices menu from vm window, click CD/DVD devices, choose Unmount CD/DVD Device:"

If, you miss this, like I did because I was too keen to get cracking, Ubuntu seems to freeze up and your mouse/trackpad fails to work inside the VirtualBox.

Yet again the old advice: IF ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.


Thanks to everyone concerned.

Martin

Excellent and very helpful. Thanks for your time

Hangs on restart during install.

Host is the W7 pro 64bit in my system specs.

Guest is installed via linuxmint-16-cinnamon-dvd-64bit.iso
...from here: http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=144

















































Clicking on Restart Now in the screen above gives the screen below.




I can reset the VM by closing the window and selecting power off or via the menu machine/reset. Once I restart the VM all seems fine and updates install fine.





Resetting the VM just does not give me a warm feeling.

Any suggestions.

edit: I've tried default settings and settings that are closer to the tutorial... same issue.

I'm having other troubles with this version of VirtualBox...
...so I think that I'll wait for a new release.

Thanks for your time on this.

My Linux Mint VB/VM install works for the most part...
...it is just weird having to do a power reset during the last part of the install.

I just wanted it to show a person what it is like before I put it on an older laptop currently running XP.