[greyboy]

I never do the export/import process for that exact reason.

If I need to move a VM for some reason, I copy the entire VM directory to the new location then open VirtualBox and use "Machine" -> "Add ..." and select the directory with the VM config and files.

I hope that helps, unless I missed something.

[k__]

It would be nice to have the whole thing on an external SSD, which I could switch between my desktop and laptop.

Does this work or could the VMs get corrupted?

[alien_acorn]

I have had no issues running a VM on an external drive.

[k__]

Even if you ran it on one machine with a Linux host and on another with a Windows host?

[bradleyland]

I've not moved VM's between Windows and Linux, but it works fine going back and forth between OS X and Windows. The only caveat being that you have to re-visit the VM's settings for things like host volume mapping and especially networking config.

[k__]

Seems like the .vdi files are configured relative, so at least this should go automatically.

Host volume mapping is a folder shared between the host and the VM?

[bradleyland]

> Host volume mapping is a folder shared between the host and the VM?

Yes.

[stinos]

thanks (also to bane for providing the link which essentially states the same), will try that next time