Windows XP-64bit on XP Pro-32bit

ssetbob7 · Post by **ssetbob7** » 22. Dec 2008, 17:59

First off thanks Sun for making 64bit on 32bit host! I didn't think it was possible.
My main problem is based around the experimental 64bit on 32bit host. So, yea, I know that there will be problems.

Problem:
I installed Windows XP-64bit with Vt-x enabled. Installation was successful. I started the VM and everything seems to be working right. Now when ever I go to START and ALL Programs the menu slowly fades in and can't access anything until it evetually comes up. I also have this same problem on message boxes inside Internet Explorer when you hover over curtain items.

My Question:
Will nested paging fix the problem? I haven't been able to enable it. My processor is Q6600 core 2 quad, with 3.24GBs of ram for XP. For some reason even though I put in the command into VboxManage it seems to be successful but it shows it is still NOT enabled when I check in the VM.
Or is the problem just because it is an experimental project and glitches happen on new ideas?

Another Question(s) (I didn't want to make two posts so I'm making 2 questions)
The 3d acceleration...Is there a simple way to know if the OpenGL is working? Honestly I don't know much about OpenGL, I know about Direct x. Is there a simple program to run in my VM to see if my OpenGL graphics are working? I have the new guest additions installed in a 32bit XP guest.
My Aero graphics are also not working on Vista 32bit guest, as well as 3D pre-installed vista games.

Thanks,
ssetbob7

HughJorgan · Post by **HughJorgan** » 22. Dec 2008, 20:27

Interesting - I had exactly the same issue. I resolved it by getting rid of the XP visual style and reverting to "old" (aka Win98 style) appearance. However I then had a load of other issues with shared folders so binned it - an experiment that I may repeat in a release or two's time.

ssetbob7 · Post by **ssetbob7** » 23. Dec 2008, 21:32

Thank you that helped!

Does anyone have a solution for Aero vista graphics? In my original post.

http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/User_FAQ · Post by **stefan.becker** » 24. Dec 2008, 11:20

No. Please read the Forum for this, there a several Threads about this.

Aero needs DirectX, not OpenGL.

If you want Aero, install Vista native.

Aero and Compiz needs much Performance. What the hell is the sense to make a guest in a VM to slow to work with it?

ssetbob7 · Post by **ssetbob7** » 24. Dec 2008, 17:28

I looked around for a while and didn't find anything about it. I must have been looking in the wrong area. The search function is not that great. But now that I see the Aero requirement for DirectX.. I now find obvious statements telling me that fact. Sorry about that.
Well before I knew about DirectX involvement I thought there might be something wrong with my graphics card. So I wanted to make sure.

http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/User_FAQ · Post by **stefan.becker** » 24. Dec 2008, 17:59

No, your Graphic Card is OK. In a VM you have an emulated VGA Adapter. Direct Access from the Windows Guest is not possible.