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mrhobbeys

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Registered: 2012-06-26

Posts: 10

Recomendations for VirtualBox

Hello
I installed Arch on my virtualbox some time ago, now I have a new computer and during transfer of files my failing hard drive gave out, I had gotten most of the important things, however I lost 2 of my VM's Arch being one of them. I really don't remember how I got it installed it was over a year ago, maybe as many as 2.5 years ago...

At this point I am re-reading the documentation and wanted to know if there is a preferred method or other information, that might not be fully covered when using VirtualBox. I would also like to know how peoples experiences have been that use VirtualBox I'm getting back to my install now looking forward to any reply.

Gcool

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Registered: 2011-08-16

Posts: 1,456

Re: Recomendations for VirtualBox

Welcome to the forums.

Last time I installed Arch in Virtualbox (admittedly, it has been a while); I had no issues at all going through the AIF install process. All in all, just give it a go and should any problems arise; the wiki and/or forum search will most likely provide you with an answer.

PS: as always, if you have the option (internet access during the install); go for a netinstall.

Last edited by Gcool (2012-06-26 06:08:52)

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ngoonee

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From: Between Thailand and Singapore

Registered: 2009-03-17

Posts: 7,356

Re: Recomendations for VirtualBox

Beginner's guide more than covers it, I think. There's really not much difference installing it in a VM.

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