Multiboot versus VirtualOS

Hi,

On this XP machine I have two partitions of the SSD C: drive, WinXP Pro and
Android_x86 V. 5.01. Multiboot is not very useful, because I need to keep XP
running almost 24/7.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like VirtualBox)
that works on WinXP-32bit.

Thanks in advance.



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Norm X says...

Hi,

On this XP machine I have two partitions of the SSD C: drive, WinXP Pro and
Android_x86 V. 5.01. Multiboot is not very useful, because I need to keep XP
running almost 24/7.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like VirtualBox)
that works on WinXP-32bit.

Thanks in advance.

Well give it a go! - Virtualbox that is. I can't think of any other
free alternatives that work so well. Virtualbox is pretty damn good.
You *do* need real memory (a 2GB virtual environment really does use 2GB
of your RAM).
It'll soon tell you if you can't install a build. So try an older
one...
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds

--
Duncan.

Norm X wrote:

Hi,

On this XP machine I have two partitions of the SSD C: drive, WinXP Pro and
Android_x86 V. 5.01. Multiboot is not very useful, because I need to keep XP
running almost 24/7.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like VirtualBox)
that works on WinXP-32bit.

I've successfully used VirtualBox for a number of years, but on 64-bit
Linux Hosts to run both 32-bit and 64-bit Guest OSes.

The first thing you need to do is check that the CPU on your machine
is suitable to run VirtualBox. Most newer than 10 years old are. The
other thing is you MUST have adequate (not just the "minimum") RAM to
run both OSes. Download and study the User Manual off VirtualBox's
site. It is very comprehensive.

Word of warning: Don't attempt to install and use VB without having
first read the instructions. Otherwise, it will be an accident waiting
to happen.

Stef

In article , , Stef
says...

Norm X wrote:

Hi,

On this XP machine I have two partitions of the SSD C: drive, WinXP Pro and
Android_x86 V. 5.01. Multiboot is not very useful, because I need to keep XP
running almost 24/7.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like VirtualBox)
that works on WinXP-32bit.

I've successfully used VirtualBox for a number of years, but on 64-bit
Linux Hosts to run both 32-bit and 64-bit Guest OSes.

The first thing you need to do is check that the CPU on your machine
is suitable to run VirtualBox. Most newer than 10 years old are. The
other thing is you MUST have adequate (not just the "minimum") RAM to
run both OSes. Download and study the User Manual off VirtualBox's
site. It is very comprehensive.

Word of warning: Don't attempt to install and use VB without having
first read the instructions. Otherwise, it will be an accident waiting
to happen.

Oh comon', it's a piece of cake!

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Duncan.

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I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like
VirtualBox) that works on WinXP-32bit.



http://filehippo.com/software/developer/virtualization/

there are many emulators: Andy, BlueStacks, etc
Some of them are for Windows (all)

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Dave Doe wrote:

In article , , Stef
says...

Norm X wrote:

Hi,

On this XP machine I have two partitions of the SSD C: drive, WinXP Pro and
Android_x86 V. 5.01. Multiboot is not very useful, because I need to keep XP
running almost 24/7.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with any emulator (like VirtualBox)
that works on WinXP-32bit.

I've successfully used VirtualBox for a number of years, but on 64-bit
Linux Hosts to run both 32-bit and 64-bit Guest OSes.

The first thing you need to do is check that the CPU on your machine
is suitable to run VirtualBox. Most newer than 10 years old are. The
other thing is you MUST have adequate (not just the "minimum") RAM to
run both OSes. Download and study the User Manual off VirtualBox's
site. It is very comprehensive.

Word of warning: Don't attempt to install and use VB without having
first read the instructions. Otherwise, it will be an accident waiting
to happen.

Oh comon', it's a piece of cake!

Not for everyone. Best to be safe and read the manual. And if
I understand what the OP wants to do, that is, run his Android install
off its physical partition and not a virtual disk drive as is the
norm, that is not a simple set up. It requires the instructions.
Personally, I would reinstall Android on a virtual drive. A lot easier.

Stef