Cant install Solris using virtual box

[hiteshthappa]

Hi

I am new to using virtual box...here is my problem I have windows xp as the base OS and i installed virtualbox on that.
Then I created a solaris vdi of 10 gb. but when i started the Solaris installation it says no partition to install Solaris.

Again I tried to install Ubuntu and this time installation continued till 43% and suddenly it threw an error sayin no out enought memory.... I dont really understand what's happening please help me.....

[Perryg]

What version of VBox are you using?
How much memory (RAM) do you have on the Host?
How much are you trying to give the guest?

[hiteshthappa]

Hi

I am using Virtual Box 2.2
I have 512mb RAM
I have assigned 380mb to ubuntu..

[Perryg]

Well there's your problem. You need more RAM memory.

[hiteshthappa]

Hi

Ok I get it...I need more RAM but why i cannot install solaris. It does not even start installation and keeps asking for partition where as, I had assigned 10 gb to solaris vdi.

[vbox4me2]

The solaris Guest needs 1gb ram before it installs normally, any value below that can cause strange behaviour. After its installed you can turn ram down a bit.

[hiteshthappa]

Hi

Thanks, but solaris continues installation even if there's RAm less than 512MB the only problem is it runs in text mode and not GUI.
Where my installalation halts is when I have to assign partition to it. It says there is no disc to install solaris where as i have a 10 gb solaris vdi assigned.

[vbox4me2]

Try different controller types for the VM vdi, I think plain IDE with sata toggled on works.

[stefan.becker]

Before trying any other things upgrade your RAM.