Installing several Windows instances on Virtualbox [closed]

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in Virtualbox it is possible to set up several instances of the same OS. Now I want to install Windows XP two or three times, because I need to check all my webwork on different Windows settings and IEs. Therefore I need to purchase one working license fo开发者_StackOverflowr the XP. But If I want to run three XPs (NOT simultaneously), do I need to have three licenses?

Thanks for your help...

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To keep your boss happy (not spending more money than needed) and the Microsoft company happy you may want to consider installing their VHD's:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=21eabb90-958f-4b64-b5f1-73d0a413c8ef

You can load these with Virtualbox. In so doing no licence violations will have been committed.

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I’ve tried to install a fully working Windows OS over the VM. It actually did work, but I was looking for something easier and slicker. I did find the Wine app in addition to the Winebottler app. These two work together perfectly for my needs: Installing IE 6, 7 and 8 for testing purposes. However I’ve had some issues installing IE6, but I think I will work it out soon. Use Wine to install Windows apps without having to run a full Windows partition. You just have to download the Winebottler, its image contains Wine already. You just have to Update Wine after running it the first time.

Thanks for your reply Mathew. I think your solution is also worth thinking about!

Best, Floyd Pepper