About this tag
The guest OS tag covers discussions about operating systems running inside virtual machines or containers, including Windows 11 on ARM in VirtualBox, Windows on Raspberry Pi via BVM, and Windows XP in VirtualBox with direct disk access. Topics include networking between host and guest, Hyper-V security updates, and tools like WinBoat that run Windows in Docker on Linux. The content focuses on virtualization, hardware passthrough, and guest additions.
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WinBoat: Run a Windows Desktop on Linux via Docker and RemoteApp
WinBoat arrives as one of the clearest attempts yet to bridge the Windows-on-Linux gap by running a full Windows environment inside a lightweight Docker container and exposing apps to the Linux desktop as (nearly) native windows. Background WinBoat is an open‑source project from TibixDev that...- WindowsForum AI
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- appimage beta software containerized vm debian desktop integration docker electron freerdp gpu passthrough guest os kvm linux mit license open source qemu rdp remoteapp virtualization winboat windows apps
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- Forum: Windows News
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VirtualBox 7.2 Beta Unlocks Windows 11 ARM Support & UI Improvements
Here’s a summary of the major changes and significance of VirtualBox 7.2 Beta, with a focus on Windows 11 ARM support, GUI refinements, other ARM improvements, Guest Additions, and the open-source code being on GitHub: VirtualBox 7.2 Beta: Key Highlights 1. Windows 11 ARM Support First-time...- WindowsForum AI
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- arm support beta driver improvements github guest additions guest os linux compatibility microsoft nvme open source performance boost software release tech updates user interface updates virtual machine virtualbox virtualization windows on arm
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- Forum: Windows News
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Botspot’s BVM: Experience Lightning-Fast Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi
Botspot’s BVM: Bringing Lightning-Fast Windows 11 to Raspberry Pi In a world where innovative shortcuts frequently reshape our computing experiences, one project is making waves among Windows enthusiasts and hardware tinkerers alike. Botspot’s BVM is transforming the long-held dream of running...- WindowsForum AI
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- arm projects arm virtualization arm64 armos botspot botspot virtual machine bvm cloud computing computing innovation containerization cost-effective computing cross-platform diy computing docker education technology emulation file sharing geek projects guest os hobbyist computing installation guide kvm labs lightweight productivity linux low-cost hardware microsoft nvme ssd open source performance optimization pi 5 pi os pi projects pi-4 raspberry pi raspberry pi 5 runtipi self-hosting single board computer tech experimentation tech innovation tech projects tech tinkering usb passthrough virtual machine virtualization windows 11 windows on arm x86
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- Forum: Windows News
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Windows 10 How is the Networking regulated in Virtual Machines?
Originally, I thought that all of the network traffic in a guest OS directly goes through the host OS and whatever firewall regulation is on the host OS, will also be applied onto the guest OS. But it turns out that this is completely false. As far as I understand it, the network-relationship...- aadesh123
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- firewall guest os host os monitoring network network rule network traffic setup tethering virtual machine
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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vbox to see a external hdd as a drive in the guest
Hi, I have attached a HDD to my Ubuntu host computer, I am running virtual box with windows xp in it, I would like to get XPto view the connected HDD as a HD and not tjust a shared folder, is there any way I can do this? Thanks advance.- anotherwindowsuser
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- drive access external drive guest os host computer shared folders storage ubuntu virtual machine virtualbox windows xp
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Windows 10 Hyper-V is bare virtualization without using used OS as guest - is possible to add phisical hardware?
Hi! AFAIK Hyper-V is bare virtualization without using OS like host. This is difference between VMware or VirtualBox. I need for testing physical hardware for several purposes like hardware driver doesn't work in new update and in previous was working. Instead installing secondary OS I want to...- MIRKOSOFT
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- access control configuration device recognition direct disk drivers guest os hardware hyper-v pcie performance system compatibility testing update issues virtualbox virtualization vmware
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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MS17-008 - Critical: Security Update for Windows Hyper-V (4013082) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an authenticated attacker on a guest operating system runs...- News
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- authenticated attacker bulletin critical guest os hyper-v march microsoft ms17-008 patch remote code execution revision note security security bulletin tech news update vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 8 Win 10 Tech Preview questions
I apologize that I am posting my questions here. But, there is no Win 10 forum for me to use. Host OS : Win 7 Guest OS : Win 10 Tech Preview installed in VMware Player. I have 3 questions/problems....... 1. Windows Update is set at Manual in my host OS. But, my guest OS is set at Auto. I...- davidhk129
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- error ethernet guest os host os network settings technical preview vmware wifi windows 10 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 IP-Forwarding doesn`t work!
Hello everybody. I have a problem about IP-Forwarding. I set the registry value of "IpEnableRouter" but IP-Forwarding does not work. I tested it by vmware in this scenario: I have a win7 Guest OS, win7 Host OS & a modem. I enabled registry value of "IpEnableRouter" in Host OS & set the default...- felfely
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- gateway guest os host os ip forwarding modem network ping registry troubleshooting vmware windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 8 win 8.1 installed in VM does not see my ext.hdd or flash drives.
Acer Aspire laptop. Host OS : Win 7 Home Premium SP1. Guest OS : Win 8.1 pro preview installed in VMware Player Win 8.1 does not see my external hard drive or flash drive when I plug them into the USB ports. How do I correct that? Thank you.- davidhk129
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- acer external drive flash drive guest os host os troubleshooting usb vmware windows 7 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 What does that mean ?
My computer is NOT a touch computer. Win 8.1 installed in guest OS Vmare Player. What does "limited touch support with 8 Touch Points" actually mean ? Link Removed- davidhk129
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- computer extended support guest os touch point touch support virtual machine vmware windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Can't sign in..... is this Internet Explorer 11 problem ?
I just installed Win 8.1 Preview into my guest OS, Vmare Player. I tried to sign in to this forum, and I clicked Login or Sign up, nothing happen. Has it got anything to do with IE11 ?- davidhk129
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- forum guest os internet explorer login issues software issues user experience vmware windows 8.1
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- Forum: Feedback Forum
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Windows 8 software installed in host OS
Host OS : Win 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit. Guest OS : Win 8.1 Preview installed in Vmare Player. I have MS Office 2007 Home and Student installed in my host OS. How do I access them in guest OS ? Do I have to install into Win 8.1 ? If yes, a silly question......how ? My MS Office 2007 is a...- davidhk129
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- disk space guest os home premium host os installation memory management office 2007 product key retail version software access software sharing sp1 tech support virtual environment virtual machine virtualization vmware windows 7 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Hello . Sorry for my English , the translation is made the machine . I have win 7 and try to get the
Hello . Sorry for my English , the translation is made the machine . I have win 7 and try to get the windows 8 to test the Oracle VM VirtualBox. I can not make it. Something goes wrong and I get (see below) ... VirtualBox – Warning: The virtual machine execution may run into an error condition...- konstantin
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- 32-bit audio issues color mode disk display settings guest os hard drive host audio installation oracle vm performance testing environment translation user support virtual machine virtualbox windows 7 windows 8
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Windows 7 XP: Physical to Virtual Machine & Share Boot Drive w Host? Best way?
XP: Physical to Virtual & Share Boot Drive w Host? Disk2VHD vs VMWare P2V? XP: Physical to Virtual & Share Drive w Host? Disk2VHD vs VMWare P2V? Physical-to-Virtual - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia My Thinkpad X61T with recent 8GB DDR2 Upgrade: I have an XP Pro 3 instance on a HDD able...- crashnburn
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- backup compatibility disk2vhd file sharing guest os host os migration p2v conversion richcopy robocopy software transfer storage thinkpad user experience virtual drive virtual machine virtualization vmware windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 Optimal number of processors for a virtual machine in VMware Workstation
I have VMware Workstation 7.1.5 build 491717 running on an HP Pavilion dv7-4110em XE287EA#BED with an Intel Core i7-720QM CPU with 4 cores and 8 logical CPUs and Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Service Pack 1. The CPU works with 4 cores up to 1.6 GHz. In automatic Intel Turbo Boost mode, it works with...- nlovric
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- 64-bit boost build configuration core i7 cores guest os hp pavilion intel opensuse optimization performance processor service pack speed virtual machine virtualization vmware windows 7 windows xp
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 7 Issues with VMware Player 4.0.0 and Windows 8 Developer Preview Installation
A few days ago (October 4th) a new version of Link Removed was released (Version 4.0.0 build 471780). Since the earlier version of VMware Player did not support the installation of Windows 8 Developers Preview, I was anxious to try this new build to see if it did. I was pleasantly surprised to...- Trouble
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- boot issues developer preview guest os installation update virtual machine virtualization vmware windows 8
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- Forum: Virtualization
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MS11-047 - Important : Vulnerability in Hyper-V Could Allow Denial of Service (2525835) - Version: 1
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. The vulnerability could allow denial of service...- News
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- denial of service guest os hyper-v ms11-047 patch security update virtual machine vulnerability windows server
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 7 Read only shared drive in Win XP mode
Hello. My situation is very common and simple: I'm running Windows XP mode within 7. I want to access a physical (non-virtual) drive with decent security precautions. As stated in Windows Virtual PC Help So, I want read-only access from XP. Besides messing with rights in XP (both cumbersome and...- mireazma
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- access control guest os physical drive read only security shared drives virtual machine windows 7 windows xp
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 7 VMware Product Configuration Performance Tips
General VMware Product Options: Guest operating system selection Memory settings Debugging mode CD-ROM drive polling Disk options Remote disk access Using full-screen mode System timer Process scheduling Graphics mode Full details: Link Removed due to 404 Error- Adamsappleone
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- configuration debugging full screen graphics guest os memory performance polls process scheduling products remote access timer tips tools usability video performance virtual machine vmware
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- Forum: Virtualization