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How to specify a local installation source when installing Oracle Linux 7.6 on VirtualBox

MarkFalcioneApr 3 2019 — edited Apr 3 2019

Hello. I'm trying to install Oracle linux 7.6 on a VM in VirtualBox. I burned the linux 7.6 boot ISO to DVD and the lilnux 7.6 full installation ISO to another DVD. I inserted the boot disk into my DVD drive and proceeded to create the VM in VirtualBox. The VM boots off the disk and I'm proceeding along with the linux install. On the Installation Summary screen there's an icon for specifying the Installation Source but when I click that, it only gives me the option of installing off the network. The install manual says the ISO file option "is only available if the installation program detected a local hard drive that can be mounted". I have the ISO image on my local C: drive but I'm assuming the VM doesn't have access to that. I also have it on DVD but I can't remove the boot image because the installer needs it. I'm working on a machine that I don't have admin rights on so it's a bit of a limited environment for me. Does anyone know how I can get the linux installer to display the ISO File option on the Installation Source screen? Thanks for any help you can provide.

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