I'm running version 3.0.4 on a Windows 7 Enterprise x64 RTM host. When I attempt to start installation of Windows XP Pro x64 in a new VM, I get the message, "Attempting to load an x64 operating system, however this CPU is not compatible with x64 mode. Please install a 32-bit x86 operating system."
What's up with that?
[Solved] Can't load x64 XP guest on x64 Win7 host
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katowilbur
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dmcgraw
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Re: Can't load x64 XP guest on x64 Win7 host
Does your CPU support VT-x and is it enabled in the bios?
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katowilbur
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Re: Can't load x64 XP guest on x64 Win7 host
No. I thought that was only necessary for running a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit host.
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Sasquatch
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Re: Can't load x64 XP guest on x64 Win7 host
It's always needed. It's in the VirtualBox FAQ and Manual.
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Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
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VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org
Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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katowilbur
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Re: Can't load x64 XP guest on x64 Win7 host
Thanks.
Guess I'll look elsewhere.
Guess I'll look elsewhere.