On 16/07/12 20:33, 108.ryan wrote: > Hi, guys can anyone shed any light on this, i am a total linux newby, > i am trying to install Fedora 17 under virtual box, i am selecting the > install to hard drive option, the installer appears to be installing > to the the hard drive, telling me its installing. But boots as a non > persistant live version with a big splash screen inviting me to make > an ass of myself for the fifth time 'install to hard drive' it > says.Well yes please install to hard drive!
It sounds like Virtualbox is continuing to boot from the CD (or ISO image). The installation has probably completed just fine. Change the boot order when the VM is in it's virtual BIOS by hitting the F12 key. Alternatively, disconnect the virtual CD ROM drive and boot the VM again. HTH, Tony -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
