OSX host XP guest, frequent aborts

[crusso]

Since upgrading to the 3.2.4 (3.2.4r62467) from the 3.1.x version that I was using previously, my vanilla Windows XP guest environment aborts pretty frequently.

Before the upgrade, I had few problems with my XP environment, but now it's almost not useable. I'm worried a lot about losing work from the frequent aborts.

I don't even need to run any applications. Just now I only booted the XP partition and hadn't even opened any applications yet when it aborted.

I'd like to help track down the problem, but could use a bootstrap on standard procedure for this sort of thing. Is there a FAQ that describes how to best collect logging or debugging information to report back to the developers?

Thanks

[HipHoppity]

Hi Crusso,

Check out => http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=31913

Is your situation similar? You might try turning off 2D/3D acceleration if you are using them with the current VBox version.

[Forlio]

I have the exact same problem. Not sure what Oracle updated as far as bug fixes go but it has rendered my virtual box useless. I suggest you download an older version that you know worked and keep using that one.

Wes

[crusso]

Is your situation similar? You might try turning off 2D/3D acceleration if you are using them with the current VBox version.

No, I have never enabled 2D or 3D acceleration. I just double-checked the settings.

Thanks for the try, though.

[crusso]

I have the exact same problem. Not sure what Oracle updated as far as bug fixes go but it has rendered my virtual box useless. I suggest you download an older version that you know worked and keep using that one.

I'll try that. Do you know if there are any incompatibilities that can arise by downgrading my vbox version? Do I have to downgrade the guest additions as well?

[HipHoppity]

It would be a good idea to uninstall your VBox 3.2.4 Guest Additions for a downgrade to version 3.1.8.

Check out => http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=32010