Windows XP crash during start after update to VM 5.1.8

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ValdoS
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Windows XP crash during start after update to VM 5.1.8

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I used Windows XP for years and today after update to new Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.1.8 it can´t start. I tried reinstall older version, it is work while i install Guest Additions. Then XP start restarting with blue screen. I tried uninstall VM and install again, still same.
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scottgus1
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Re: Windows XP crash during start after update to VM 5.1.8

Post by scottgus1 »

Looks like you have the same issue this guy had: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=79955 and possibly the same solution. Go into your computer's BIOS and check that VT-x is on. Or go into the XP guest's Settings, System, Acceleration, turn off VT-x. See what happens.

Also try downgrading Virtualbox to 5.1.6.
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