Unable to install Xubuntu on Virtualbox

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Amaka
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Unable to install Xubuntu on Virtualbox

Post by Amaka »

Hi all! I am trying to install Xubuntu as a virtual machine through virtualbox. I installed virtualbox and started setting up Xubuntu. My next step is supposed to be to start the VM, at which point I’ll be asked to install Xubuntu.

Unfortunately, when I start the VM, all I get is a black screen, with no option to install Xubuntu. I have tried the following:
1. Uninstalling and reinstalling virtualbox to be sure I did not miss any of the instructions. I've also shut down and re-started my computer.

2. Allocating as much video and base memory as possible.

3. Searching this forum and Google for solutions with no luck

I have Windows 10 Pro OS and Virtualbox version 6.1.38. See screenshots of virtualbox and Xubuntu attached, if helpful.
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The screen I get when I start the VM
The screen I get when I start the VM
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My virtualbox screen
My virtualbox screen
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mpack
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Primary OS: MS Windows 10
VBox Version: PUEL
Guest OSses: Mostly XP

Re: Unable to install Xubuntu on Virtualbox

Post by mpack »

Make sure the VM is fully shut down, then right click it in the manager UI. Select "Show Log" and save "VBox.log" (no other file) to a zip file. Attach the zip here.
AndyCot
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Re: Unable to install Xubuntu on Virtualbox

Post by AndyCot »

Th 20GB VDI seems a bit small to me.
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