So I have a set .vmdks & related files that I am trying to boot a VM from.
If I run it with VMWare Player it works without a hitch. If I run it in VirtualBox, all I get after the initial page is just a black screen. If I "power off" the VM from that point and boot it again, I get the warning that the machine was not properly shut down, with 3 Safe Mode choices, 1 Last know good configuration choice and 1 Start Windows Normally. Either of the latter two yield the same black screen while the Safe Mode choices all stop at agpCPQ.sys.
Any idea why this may be? I'm wiling to provide more information if necessary.
Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Try booting in safe mode and either rename or delete intelppm.sys
See if it will boot then. Also the settings for the guest must match as close as possible and the VMware additions need to be removed.
You then install the VirtualBox guest additions for all the benefits.
See if it will boot then. Also the settings for the guest must match as close as possible and the VMware additions need to be removed.
You then install the VirtualBox guest additions for all the benefits.
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Unfortunately it won't even finish booting to get into safe mode.Perryg wrote:Try booting in safe mode and either rename or delete intelppm.sys
See if it will boot then. Also the settings for the guest must match as close as possible and the VMware additions need to be removed.
You then install the VirtualBox guest additions for all the benefits.
And when you say settings for the guest, how do I ensure they are as close as possible?
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Well you would open it back in your player and see what the setting are. Actually you can rename the file while you have it booted in the player. You should also remove the other additions while it is booted in the other virtualizer too.
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Turn the "IO APIC" option on.
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Made the following changes:
- Removed VMWare Tools
- Renamed intelppm.sys to tempintelppm.oldsys
- Used VBoxManage to create another version as a .vdi
It's still booting the same way.
One thing I do notice on the indicator for the IDE Controller is that it is flashing the "green light" while working, and the last thing I see before it has no more indicator is a brief flash of the "red light".
- Removed VMWare Tools
- Renamed intelppm.sys to tempintelppm.oldsys
- Used VBoxManage to create another version as a .vdi
It's still booting the same way.
One thing I do notice on the indicator for the IDE Controller is that it is flashing the "green light" while working, and the last thing I see before it has no more indicator is a brief flash of the "red light".
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
To repeat :-
Turn the "IO APIC" option on.
This is not a suggestion or a speculation. Hanging on a black screen when booting a VMware VM is nearly always happens because VMWare defaults to IO APIC on, VirtualBox defaults to having it turned off. Either turn IO APIC on or use the HALu tool to change your HAL. Windows will not boot with the wrong HAL.
Turn the "IO APIC" option on.
This is not a suggestion or a speculation. Hanging on a black screen when booting a VMware VM is nearly always happens because VMWare defaults to IO APIC on, VirtualBox defaults to having it turned off. Either turn IO APIC on or use the HALu tool to change your HAL. Windows will not boot with the wrong HAL.
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Re: Running a .vmdk in VirtualBox, does not boot XP
Thanks mpack! That seems to have worked! The machine has booted into the Ctrl-Alt-Del screen!mpack wrote:To repeat :-
Turn the "IO APIC" option on.
This is not a suggestion or a speculation. Hanging on a black screen when booting a VMware VM is nearly always happens because VMWare defaults to IO APIC on, VirtualBox defaults to having it turned off. Either turn IO APIC on or use the HALu tool to change your HAL. Windows will not boot with the wrong HAL.
I will let you know if I encounter any more issues!