which version of ubantu works in windows 10 virtualbox

Which Version of Ubuntu Works in Windows 10 VirtualBox?

Microsoft recently released Windows 10, allowing users to download a Windows 10 appliance that can be run under various virtualization platforms such as VirtualBox, VMWare Player, Hyper-V for Windows, and Parallels for Mac. However, there seems to be some confusion regarding which version of Ubuntu works with this new operating system in VirtualBox.

I encountered this issue myself while trying to use Windows 10 to test the compatibility of my messenger c-client. The error message I received was 'Windows10_64' is not a valid Guest OS type,' indicating that VirtualBox did not recognize the Windows 10 image as a valid guest operating system.

To resolve this issue, I had to edit the MSEdge – Win10.ova file using an hexadecimal editor called Bless Hex Editor. The trick was to replace the string 'Windows10_64' with the exact same number of bytes it had, leaving no additional bytes.

After some trial and error, I found that the Windows 10 VM image worked perfectly on VirtualBox 4.3.12 running under Windows 7 and VirtualBox 4.3.20 running under Windows 8. The good news is that readers have reported success with using this method on Mac OS 10.9.5 as well.

It's worth noting that the Windows 10 VM image will only work for 90 days, after which it will need to be reactivated or replaced. Additionally, users running VirtualBox under Ubuntu 14.04 (VirtualBox 4.3.10) may encounter an error when trying to import the appliance, so it's best to use a later version of VirtualBox if possible.

Overall, with a little creativity and technical know-how, it is possible to get Windows 10 up and running in VirtualBox using Ubuntu as the host operating system. This allows users to test Microsoft Edge's new browser and older browsers on older VM images, making it an attractive option for developers and testers.

Which version of ubantu works in windows 10 virtualbox