More than 1 processor on Windows XP 32bits guest

[dalmirnogueira]

I have a Windows 11 host with VB 7 and I'm trying to install Windows XP 32 bits guest, but I'm unable to select more than 1 CPU. I tried multiple ISO (home, professional, SP1, SP3...) but all of them got stuck on installation. I tried the 64bits version and it worked fine.
I succeeded installing the 32bits version with only 1 CPU, but if I try to change that after the install is complete, I get blue screen of death.
I know that XP have a limitation of only 1 physical CPU, but the CPU count on VB works as core, right? I really can't understand why I can install the 64bits version but out of lucky with the 32bits version.

[oso2276]

Windows XP 32 bits Professional supports up to two physical processors.
Windows XP 32 bits Home Edition supports only one.

Before installing WXP 32 bits, enable I/O APIC and select 2 processors if installing XP Professional