Virtual box between installs

[Niksko]

If I format my Ubuntu partition to install Jaunty, will I be able to access the virtual machines I currently have setup in VirtualBox when I install VirtualBox again under Jaunty?

[sneakernet]

Your virtual machines are saved in the .VirtualBox folder in your home directory, which are hidden (Ctrl+H to unhide). If you have /Home on a separate partition you should be able to access them after you install VirtualBox again. Otherwise, you will need to back them up before formatting.

[axel206]

sneakernet is correct. In case you don't have a seperate partition for /home read this guide:

How to copy and transfer or backup a Virtualbox Virtual Machine .vdi (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/155/26/)

[albinootje]

sneakernet is correct. In case you don't have a seperate partition for /home read this guide:

How to copy and transfer or backup a Virtualbox Virtual Machine .vdi (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/155/26/)

Indeed. Or go for a separate /home partition (after making backups) : http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/separatehome

[bodhi.zazen]

Or a data partition ;)

[Niksko]

Thanks. I was planning on moving my home folder to a separate partition before I installed Jaunty anyway. Now let's hope it comes in the mail soon.

Thanks again

-Nik