Running VirtualBox VMs on multiple operating systems is possible.

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LostInTheStars
Junior Member

10-06-2016, 12:54 AM

Hello! I just set up a dual boot for my laptop a few days back. I have several virtual machines and need to reach them from both Ubuntu and Windows partitions. (I began with Windows.) Appreciate the help!

LostInTheStars

10-06-2016, 12:54 AM #1

xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member

629

10-08-2016, 12:36 AM

It seems you're using VirtualBox. Yes, that's correct! You've never dual booted before. In both Windows and Ubuntu, you can see the Windows drive while running Ubuntu, and vice versa. Using VDK or exporting an OVA file should make it work across platforms.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx

10-08-2016, 12:36 AM #2

Killa_Dx
Senior Member

645

10-08-2016, 03:40 AM

Yes, using an OVA file would consume your hard drive space, but it won't use any additional software or extra storage beyond what you already have.

Killa_Dx

10-08-2016, 03:40 AM #3

Yes, using an OVA file would consume your hard drive space, but it won't use any additional software or extra storage beyond what you already have.

macitom
Member

170

10-11-2016, 08:08 PM

Let me know if you need anything else!

macitom

10-11-2016, 08:08 PM #4

Let me know if you need anything else!

eluss
Junior Member

10-12-2016, 09:07 PM

Uncertain about this. Perhaps rebuilding the VM is better, using the identical virtual disk and VDK file you mentioned. Avoid if you're worried about storage.

eluss

10-12-2016, 09:07 PM #5

Uncertain about this. Perhaps rebuilding the VM is better, using the identical virtual disk and VDK file you mentioned. Avoid if you're worried about storage.

Jarzzermann
Posting Freak

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10-13-2016, 02:33 AM

Sure, I'll make sure to highlight "solve" as requested. Let's get this done!

Jarzzermann

10-13-2016, 02:33 AM #6

Sure, I'll make sure to highlight "solve" as requested. Let's get this done!

Amber_Playzzz
Member

10-13-2016, 07:06 AM

yay!

Amber_Playzzz

10-13-2016, 07:06 AM #7

yay!