I just bought a new windows 8 machine to run Linux on. I also want to create a dual boot and a virtual drive in virtualbox with the same windows.
The first thing I did was to create the windows backup on a thumb drive, then I switched HDDs to a smaller one for running the system. When it finishes reinstalling, I want to create a dual boot for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and then a virtual drive for VirtualBox.
The dual boot will probably not be a problem, but I am not sure how to install windows on the virtual drive or if I'll have problems since it is the OEM version that came with my hardware.
Has anyone successfully installed Windows 8.1 into a VirtualBox?
Is there anything I need to know?
My original 1 TB HDD that came with the system is removed for protection with the original windows in it. I have several drives to set up without fear of losing data.