Way to use exising windows partition with Virtualbox?

[jsully1]

Hi all,

Is it possible to use an existing Windows install on a separate physical partition through Virtualbox? If so - how :) I've been searching, but haven't found anything useful yet.

Sully

[bodhi.zazen]

It is possible, but it is in development.

http://www.advicesource.org/ubuntu/Run_Existing_Windows_Instalation_On_Ubuntu_With_Vm ware_player.html

http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Migrate_Windows

It is easier to migrate your installation.

[kimchimik]

I have a write up that tells you how to do this check it out:

http://blarts.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/how-to-run-virtualbox-using-a-physical-partition-using-ubuntu-feisty-fawn/

[myk02k]

Could you add to the instructions how to create secondary hardware profiles and what you mean by "guest additions"? I'm a noob.:confused:

[Sand Lee]

The tutorial found in the stickies, http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=769883 , has more information on how to do this.