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TAP interface not reporting speed
I created a VirtualBox virtual machine and configured a service to start it and shut it down with my system. I was networked with the machine with a host-only adapter, but have switched to bridging the...
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[SOLVED] VMware install erase partition - sanity check
I'm guessing that by selecting 'erase all and install' in the VMware process I'm not going to do any damage to the system that I'm running this in? Here's an image of where I'm at : I'm sure that It...
View Articledifferent CPU id reported by /proc/cpuinfo and /usr/bin/cpuid?
A unit test of our cpuid-checking function started failing when it was moved to a new vmware server. The test essentially just compares the output of two commands cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep model.name |...
View Article[ubuntu] Multiple NICs for Virtualbox 3 nics, one for host and 2 for vm guests
Hello, I am new to this forum group. I have tried to read the Virtualbox and general Googlesearchs on this question with little luck. Running Ubuntu 14.04LTR 64 bit. I have three network interfaces...
View ArticleVirtual machine with a second HDD or pen-USB
Hey there, I'm running ubuntu 14.04 on an SSD and I've an HDD that currently has windows 7 installed on it.. I was wondering if it's possible to install a VM in the HDD, as to not waste space on the...
View ArticleVmware player machine with Ubuntu 14.04 not recognizing logitech headset
I bought a headset from Bestbuy named logitech h390 usb headset with noise cancelling. I can install / use it on other windows 7 ultimate machines (or windows 7). But I can't install / use it on my...
View ArticleVmware player machine with Ubuntu 14.04 not recognizing logitech headset
I bought a headset from Bestbuy named logitech h390 usb headset with noise cancelling. I can install / use it on other windows 7 ultimate machines (or windows 7). But I can't install / use it on my...
View Articlevmware10.0.1+ubuntu-14.10 shared folder issue
Code: root@ubuntu-14:/tmp/test/vmware-tools-distrib/lib/modules/source/vmhgfs-only# make Using 2.6.x kernel build system. make -C /lib/modules/3.16.0-23-generic/build/include/.. SUBDIRS=$PWD...
View Article[SOLVED] install of Guest Additions not working
I have virtualbox 4.3.10_Ubuntu r93012 and have a virtual machine from bitnami with a WordPress stack. But I don't know how to copy/move files form the host (ubuntu studio 14.4 64 bit) to the vm (I...
View Article[ubuntu] no USB in Windows 7 guest
I'm trying to use Virtualbox to run my Dell V725w printer, scaner, and copier and quicken software. I store the quicken files on a USB. windows 7 can't see the USB device. I've tried to set up a...
View ArticleCreate bootable iso from extracted files of linux Ubuntu
Hi I have a folder containing files of some Ubuntu distro - the folder contains the following: vmlinuz , initrd.img , isolinux.bin , boot.cat , isolinux.cfg how can I create a bootable iso image to run...
View ArticleVirtualBox "createrawvmdk"
Ok, bare with me here. I have always thought about switching over, but have been lazy until my windows HDD decided it wouldn't boot after a recovery to an earlier date :\. anyways screw it i decided to...
View Article[ubuntu] Trying to update Virtualbox on 14.04
Hello all! I have been using Virtualbox 4.3.10, with the extension pack, and running Win XP SP3. I havent't had any issues until recently when I tried to copy some files from a USB stick into Windows...
View Article[ubuntu] Error when trying to use virtualbox!
I tried using virtualbox to emulate windows 7 and it gave me this error. Failed to open a session for the virtual machine Win 7. VT-x is disabled in the BIOS. (VERR_VMX_MSR_VMXON_DISABLED). Result...
View Article[ubuntu] Using Cintiq in a virtual machine (qemu)?
I am successfully running a virtual machine (qemu) but the guest cannot use the Cintiq connected to the host: I can use it as a second screen, but cannot use the stylus. Did anyone else get this to work?
View ArticleKVM - frustrated, now asking for help - can't create VM
I've been trying to create a VM. ANY VM. But 1st case is WinXP. Virt-manager doesn't like the space I give it - and won't create a vm. Back story. I read some before getting into this. Ppl say a 2nd...
View ArticleUsing Wacom pen in Virtualbox.
Hello, I have a problem using the Wacom pen in Virtualbox where the host OS is Ubuntu and the guest OS is Windows 7. I got everything installed and that includes Virtualbox (on both OS), the Virtualbox...
View Article[UbuntuGnome] Host key and keyboard integration not working with virtualbox...
I have been struggling with this problem for about an hour before I finally found the solution. Posting in case others encounter the same problem. Running UbuntuGnome 14.04. Host key in virtualbox was...
View ArticleVirtualBox massively outperforming KVM - comments?
I wanted to see what would be the best performing (for my needs) virtualisation solution. I kept reading KVM outperforms VirtualBox, so I installed KVM and gave it a try. However, the guest system...
View ArticleDVD/CD Passthrough VERY slow in XP on Virtualbox
I recently did a distro upgrade (not fresh install) from Ubuntu 12.04 to 14.04 and then I updated Virtualbox to 4.3.18-96516 and updated the extensions as well. I've seen other threads about virtualbox...
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