# Does this thing work at all?

**URL:** <https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/does-this-thing-work-at-all/1378>\
**Category:** LimeSDR\
**Created:** [24 June 2017 21:59 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/does-this-thing-work-at-all/1378 "2017-06-24T21:59:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![martywittrock](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/discourse.myriadrf.org/martywittrock/32/66_2.png) [@martywittrock](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/martywittrock)\
**Post date:** [26 June 2017 19:39 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/does-this-thing-work-at-all/1378/6 "2017-06-26T19:39:51Z")

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@Timmmm,

Please refer to this thread:

> [@Running LimeSDR on Win 10 using VirtualBox/Ubuntu - It's possible](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/running-limesdr-on-win-10-using-virtualbox-ubuntu-its-possible/393/2):
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> I promised that I would provide the set-up procedure for operating your LimeSDR in a Windows 10 desktop under VirtualBox running a session of Ubuntu 15.1 (Wily). I’ll provide the VDI setup first since it’s the easiest way to get ‘on the air’ (in receive) with your LimeSDR - - a subsequent ‘build’ procedure will follow in a subsequent thread: VDI Setup Method: DISCLAIMER: You need to have a PC that is running Windows 10 with at least 2GB memory, 2.2 GHz processor speed (quad core is preferred) a…

…but instead of using it on Ubuntu 15.1, use Ubuntu 16.04 or 16.10. That way you’ll get it running on GQRX.

Let us know how you get along on that -

73 de Marty, KN0CK

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