Installing XP/Vista Disc Image on Virtualbox - Crisis, HELP!

[Sedivy 94]

Hey guys... I'm a new user when it comes to Ubuntu (been using Ubuntu for about 7 months). I'm able to comprehend some of this stuff, but eventually I get lost in all the acronyms and phrases used. Currently, every possible problem that has arisen inched me closer to setting up a Windows VM. I recently received an iPod Classic for Christmas, so that greatly motivates me.

So I download Windows Vista from Microsoft (don't ask how I did it) and it comes with three files...

- boot.wim
- install.wim
- X13-49120.exe

Guess what... wine will not run the fricking .exe file.... the .exe file is what compiles the three files into a folder with directories, which is to be burned onto a dvd.

I am extremely frustrated. I'm deciding on creating a Windows XP VM (using my OS disc of course) and compiling the Vista folders on that XP VM, hoping to create a Vista VM after burning it to disc and setting it up.

But I hit a little bump in the road... how do I create a VM using a Windows XP CD and Virtualbox? I understand Virtualbox uses .vdi files (Virtual Disc Image?) How am I turn "convert" this OS Disc into a .vdi file?

Extreme help needed before I.... well... meltdown.

Any help GREATLY appreciated.
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[K.Mandla]

Hmm. :-k The filenames you describe suggest you're working with an illegal copy of Windows, and discussion of that would be a violation of forum policy.

I'll close this thread now; contact a staff member via PM if you want the thread reopened.

Edit: I've discussed the thread with the OPer and I'm satisfied this isn't illegal, so I'm reopening the thread. If anyone can offer a solution, I would be appreciative too.

[K.Mandla]

Bump after reopening. ;)

[Sedivy 94]

Thankyou for re-opening the topic... I figured out how to put a disc image on Virtualbox but... I get these errors.

When I go to settings I get this error message (sorry, couldn't copy and paste)
http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1480372_ScreenshotVirtualBoxError1.png

When I start the Virtual Machine (Windows XP) I get this error message
http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1480371_ScreenshotVirtualBoxError.png

What's wrong with it? I'm assuming it's Virtualbox's fault and not the disc image's fault.... right?

[popch]

The second one is easy. You should add your Ubuntu Linux user account to the group named vboxusers.

Look in the Systems menu under Administrative tasks/user accounts or some such. Sorry, I can not be more specific as I am not near my Ubuntu computer right now.

The first one derives probably from the fact that you are trying to run an Windows in a virtual box which was installed on a real hardware computer. The message seems to be about some hardware not being where it is expected.

[lancerocke]

How did this work out for you?

[purpledavec]

If you look on the help section of Virtual Box website I think you will find some information about the first error message, if I recall may be because you are trying to install a 32bit OS within a 64bit one or vice versa. Hope this helps..

[benhur99ph]

I think the first problem is with the USB. There is a file that you should edit first to enable USB inside virtualbox. Follow this guide right here -- How To: Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 8.04LTS (Hardy Heron) [Tutorial] (http://ph.ubuntuforums.com/showthread.php?t=770745).