How to move VirtualBox files?
Problem
By default VirtualBox stores all data in a directory below the home directory. I know how to change it but how can I change the location of existing images (without editing VirtualBox.xml manually)? I'm working on Windows and don't want to try using any NTFS links.
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Fix for: How to move VirtualBox files?
(Edit: As of 6.0.4 there is now a built-in function to move a VM. See https://superuser.com/a/1401548/120738) If you mean to MOVE all your VM to an entirely new location, you should just follow these 2 replies: https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48258#p219275 https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48258#p219285 Copying the post here: Shut down VirtualBox, back up your .VirtualBox\VirtualBox.xml file. Find your existing "Virtualbox VMs" folder, and copy (not move) the w…
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