Windows on a VirtualPC in Linux??

Edward78 · 8 Dec 2014 at 05:07

How complicated is it?

memyselfandi · 8 Dec 2014 at 05:44

Depends on the virtual platform you are using and your level of Linux knowledge.

Edward78 · 8 Dec 2014 at 06:50

I just want a 100% GUI install & easy setup.

Tom B · 8 Dec 2014 at 10:07

very easy... install Virtualbox which is available in most distro's package manager, add a new OS, select windows, enable DVD support and put in the windows cd.

KIA · 8 Dec 2014 at 12:00

Yes, use Virtualbox. It has far more compatible than VirtualPC as far as running Linux operating systems is concerned.

A.N.Other · 8 Dec 2014 at 13:52

+1 for VirtualBox. Have Win7 running nicely on an Arch workstation for when I need windows apps - eliminates the need for Wine, which I've just never got on with.

Edward78 · 8 Dec 2014 at 16:06

Thanx guys...

Is there a way to disable the real time clock, I want to keep the date & time the same on the VM?

Audigex · 17 Dec 2014 at 00:27

/etc/init.d/vboxadd-timesync stop

I believe, although obviously only applies if you use /etc/init.d/