Portable VirtualBox [VB launcher utility]
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:23 am
Hello,
VirtualBox Portable is a launcher that lets you use VirtualBox portably.
It was designed to be a direct replacement for a launcher created by michaelm_007 at geman-nlite.de (and is based on it).
The most important difference between the 2 is level of verbosity - my launcher is meant to do it's work without bothering the user, while the original implements things like splash screens or permanent tray icon with some options like hiding machine windows.
Other differences:
My launcher has several command line options, which make it more scripting friendly. Also, it runs from read only media like CDs.
Download the launcher (alternative source)
You also need VirtualBox binaries. Get any version from here.
Requirements:
-Windows XP or newer
-Admin rights unless there's VirtualBox installed already on the host machine.
-Read the readme.
Changes:
PS. (5.09.2008) I edited this post to make it a better starting place for new users.
The original contents are in my second post.
VirtualBox Portable is a launcher that lets you use VirtualBox portably.
It was designed to be a direct replacement for a launcher created by michaelm_007 at geman-nlite.de (and is based on it).
The most important difference between the 2 is level of verbosity - my launcher is meant to do it's work without bothering the user, while the original implements things like splash screens or permanent tray icon with some options like hiding machine windows.
Other differences:
My launcher has several command line options, which make it more scripting friendly. Also, it runs from read only media like CDs.
Download the launcher (alternative source)
You also need VirtualBox binaries. Get any version from here.
Requirements:
-Windows XP or newer
-Admin rights unless there's VirtualBox installed already on the host machine.
-Read the readme.
Changes:
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[+]: Addition
[!]: Bug fix
[~]: Modified behaviour
2.0
[+] Automatically recreates deleted config file
[+] Supports hiding VBox widows
[+] Works on read-only devices (like DVD ROMs)
[+] Tray icon also during startup (which takes long on read only devices)
[+] Additional machine management options
[!] Build tools bug fixes
[~] Moved sources to doc direcory
The original contents are in my second post.