Virtual Box & Windows -

[Bob Goodwin]

On 25/03/11 09:43, compdoc wrote:
>
> > this technique compdoc describes above
>
> >looks like it could be even simpler...
>
> I did forget one thing: if there is no sticker attached to the case, 
> record the Windows serial number before running sysprep. Sysprep will 
> remove the existing serial number, and you'll need to enter it at the 
> next boot.
>
> There's a program named Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder that will show it 
> to you.
>

        I have some questions about the procedure you described however
        I will put them off 'til later. While rummaging around for a
        copy of "clonezilla," which I found, I found an old OEM Windows
        XP Home SP1 CD which I installed in virtualbox with more than a
        little angst! My concern being where did it install Windows?
        Hopefully in a vacant space! I will find out when I reboot in a
        few minutes but Windows looks like its working there.

        That's still not what I wanted, I would prefer to use the
        Windows already on one of my hard drives and dual boot via grub.
        I will try the procedure you describe, if I can't manage that
        then the problem will be resolved with an eventual new install
        of F-15.

        Thank you.

        Bob