Solved Can't install Win 8 in VBOX

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Overkill

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When I try to install win 8 in virtualbox I get this error
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if I ignore it and hit continue I get this
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Any ideas?
 

MrXidus

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Make sure you have the latest version of VirtualBox installed.

Make sure your hardware can handle virtutalization and is enabled in your BIOS.

Since I myself don't use VirtualBox, I know the instructions are a little different from VMWare or Hyper-V.

I've found this guide (with screenshots), Make sure you've done each one correctly.

http://techmell.com/how-to/install-windows-8-virtualbox/

Maybe someone that actually uses VirtualBox can be of help. :)
 
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You need to Enable Intel VT-x in the BIOS. Check that your manufacturer has released a firmware update. I got my update when Windows 7 was released in 2009.

Download SecurAble (GRC) to check if your PC/laptop has Hardware Virtualisation.
https://www.grc.com/securable.htm

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Ok I tried GRC's securable and here's the results
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I'm kinda confused on something, if virtutalization wasn't enabled then my vbox wouldn't work with xp/7 either right or wrong?
Once I reboot i'll check it just incase

Yes I had windows 8 selected in vbox
 
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Plexx

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Ok I tried GRC's securable and here's the results
bJrgW.jpg


I'm kinda confused on something, if virtutalization wasn't enabled then my vbox wouldn't work with xp/7 either right or wrong?
Once I reboot i'll check it just incase

Yes I had windows 8 selected in vbox

Out of curiosity, what version of VB you are using?
 
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The latest version

Ok to my surprise virtutalization was disabled in my bios but now is enabled and it still won't install...as soon as it starts a black screen appears for a split second with an error but can't tell since it was so fast...where are the logs located for errors in vbox?

Since virtutalization was disabled does that effect security in a VM?
 
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Did you try creating a new Virtual Environment configuration in VBox for Windows 8 VM? (ie. deleting the old VBox settings before you enabled VT-x)
 
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Overkill

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YES it still won't work


EDIT: Read this on vbox's site
No hardware virtualization required. For many scenarios, VirtualBox does not require the processor features built into newer hardware like Intel VT-x or AMD-V. As opposed to many other virtualization solutions, you can therefore use VirtualBox even on older hardware where these features are not present.

http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#idp9589792
 
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