How to create a Windows 7 Virtual Machine with Ubuntu 11.04 (VirtualBox)

A video explaining how to create a virtual machine with VirtualBox and then install Windows 7 inside it.

You will need:
A Windows 7 Install DVD (any version)
Oracle VirtualBox (shown in video)
1GB of RAM or more (recommended)
At least 15GB of HDD space

Kernel fix for Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal BETA: http://geek.co.il/wp/2011/02/16/running-virtualbox-on-ubuntu-11-04-natty-alpha

VirtualBox Extension Pack (enable USB, other random things - closed source only on Linux version):
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.0.4/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extensio...
(Double click on file to install)

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[BlackDeathGaming]

@mindXpand Because the one from the software center doesn't allow the USB support of the one that I show you.

[raiderszuck]

does it lagg alot? can you play windows games from their?

[BlackDeathGaming]

@raiderszuck Depends on what type of computer you have. If you have at least 4GB of RAM and a decent graphics card, you could maybe assign 2GB of RAM to the VM and play from there. If you have a computer like mine, don't even try. Mine lags heavily on Internet Explorer, let alone a game. As a whole though, it isn't really recommended to play a game inside a Virtual Machine.

[Liova50]

You help me whery mach withe the links... now i can sync my iphone with VB Thanks!!! :)

[BlackDeathGaming]

@Liova50 You are very welcome.

[thedevfiles]

does it work with xp

[BlackDeathGaming]

@thedevfiles I think so it's basically the same thing.

[ciumoiucucaca]

running with this from ubuntu, the windows is still required to have antivirus ??

[shakenama]

Ubuntu 11.04 - Virtualbox OSE - Secondary drive with existing Windows XP without CD.

Do I have to edit the VDI file somehow? When I start the machine it tells me "Fatal: No bootable medium found" even after pressing F12

[MUXmrk2]

it just keeps taking me to the install screen :/ please help

[FRA1M2k11]

can you put a higher resulution ? like 4000x2000?

[cpmemberhacker999]

windows 7 dvd??? parallels desktop???

[donalrinho]

You sound EXACTLY like Matt Smith! A lesson in computing from the Doctor :)

[mridk1893]

i have a problem... i need to install windows xp on oracle virtualbox 4.1.2

and after virtual hard disk it checked as start-up disk and create new hard disk... and i press next and appear and new window asking for file type... and i have 4 options...

1. VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)

2. VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk)

3. VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)

4. Parallels

which one i have to choose...

please i need to quick answer...

[AvidAngels]

@BlackDeathGaming Even for Spider,Solitaire or Mahjong games??

[sebastijan94]

how did you fix ifunbox?