[demo] How to run Windows XP on Linux Ubuntu with Virtualbox

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Quick demonstration on how to run Microsoft Windows XP on Linux Ubuntu Edgy Eft 6.1.0 using Virtualbox.

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The song in the video is "electrovibe" by "subatomicglue" and has been released under a creative commons license:

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: March 16, 2007 at 11:11 am
Author: EdgyRootStudios

Length: 00:05:37
Rating: 4.73
Views: 237688

Tags: linux ubuntu edgy eft virtualbox virtual machine microsoft windows demonstration emulation vmware

Video Comments:
r0m (January 8, 2009 at 9:26 am)
works great, thanks for the vid!
andysak150 (January 7, 2009 at 7:13 am)
fake vista xp covered up
Zerothis (January 2, 2009 at 10:22 pm)
This is old, clarifications,
Innotek VirtualBox is now Sun VirtualBox
After making the virtual machine, You'll need a virtual harddrive for Windows. The new wizard will guide you
Then you'll need to change the virtual CD-ROM to match your real CD drive. Click the CD-ROM are in the right column. Follow the instructions. Put a Windows XP CD into your drive.
Suggestion: also install the Guest Additions that are available in the VBox menu. By default, click the RightCtrl key to bring up this menu.
SubRandomv6 (January 3, 2009 at 1:34 am)
I don't think my computer came with a windows CD, it was installed when we bought it. If I don't have the CD is that a problem or is there anyway I can do it without the CD?
Zerothis (January 3, 2009 at 8:01 pm)
You have legal right to a Windows CD from your computer manufacture if your system is still under warranty or supported (doesn't mean they'll actually do it). They may prefer to tell you how to burn a Windows CD from your existing installation, a physical CD or real ISO from this process works. You can also go to any computer repair shop that's authorized by Microsoft. If you have the product keys, activations, mark of the beast, etc, for your version of Windows they can burn a CD for you.
SubRandomv6 (January 3, 2009 at 11:13 pm)
Are there tutorials on the net on how to burn it from an existing installation because I really don't want to go through customer service.

Thanks for the reply!
KumaruSworder (January 5, 2009 at 1:58 am)
You can also *prepares for raining fire* download an iso off the internet. Legality is questionable here, but if it's the same version (Home/Pro) as your original, your serial should (in theory) work and allow it to be activated. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, you can use an illegit copy.
As for using a premade copy, you can find disc clone software and tutorials on the internet easily.
You're going to have to learn a thing or two no matter what, no outcome is free. ;)
internetfan5103 (January 2, 2009 at 7:34 pm)
Song name please?
Thank you.
esslyncofi (January 2, 2009 at 9:14 pm)
electrovibe by subatomicglue
Pazzescotati014 (December 28, 2008 at 8:45 pm)
how do i get to step 4?