My host is linuxmint 18.3, running a dozen VMs, all linuxmint except two are WinXP. These have all run normally for many years, through numerous VBox updates, up to and including VBox 5.2.8.
When I install Ubuntu 18.04 beta2, it works fine -- until I install the guest additions.
The boot behavior seems normal at first, but then it cycles rapidly between littlewindow and fullscreenwindow a couple of times; then it halts without ever arriving at a desktop display. I've attached the last screenful of boot messages.
What could be causing this?
boot fail when guest additions arrive
boot fail when guest additions arrive
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Re: boot fail when guest additions arrive
jam78zen wrote:What could be causing this?
Zip up the first log and attach it ("Upload attachment")Ubuntu 18.04 beta2
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Re: boot fail when guest additions arrive
I have the exact same problem with Windows 10 host, VB 5.2.8 and Ubuntu 18.04 Beta 2. Once I install guest additions, the display freezes at the same place yours does.jam78zen wrote:My host is linuxmint 18.3, running a dozen VMs, all linuxmint except two are WinXP. These have all run normally for many years, through numerous VBox updates, up to and including VBox 5.2.8.
When I install Ubuntu 18.04 beta2, it works fine -- until I install the guest additions.
The boot behavior seems normal at first, but then it cycles rapidly between littlewindow and fullscreenwindow a couple of times; then it halts without ever arriving at a desktop display. I've attached the last screenful of boot messages.
What could be causing this?
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Re: boot fail when guest additions arrive
With the VM shut down go into the guest settings. Under Display is "Enable 3D Acceleration" enabled for this guest? Try changing this setting and restarting the guest. Does it still freeze?
p.s. if you are asked to zip up the logs...I suggest you do so as that's really the best way other than guessing whats wrong.
p.s. if you are asked to zip up the logs...I suggest you do so as that's really the best way other than guessing whats wrong.
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Re: boot fail when guest additions arrive
Turning off 3D acceleration works for me.