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Question

Reset Virtual Machine

Jun 15, 2011 11:30AM PDT

Is there a virtual machine that automatically resets every time it is powered off and reverts back to it 'saved state' next time you boot? Therefore, you can't get a virus or other type of malware.

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No.
Jun 16, 2011 1:01AM PDT

But one could create such. However each VM system would use another method. In Virtual Box all one would need to do is to copy the VM "image" file to a working copy during the boot process. A little time consuming but it would meet your spec.

But this is a simple to do thing. Anyone running Virtual Box may have the skill to get it done.
Bob

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Ok
Jun 16, 2011 2:56AM PDT

Ok. Thanks. How would I do this?

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Sorry I thought I told how.
Jun 16, 2011 3:21AM PDT

Copy your golden Virtual Box image to one you want to run then run the copy.

I can't tell if you had trouble making the copy or didn't use Virtual Box but it is possible to craft your own solution.
Bob