Discussions about using Windows guests in VirtualBox.
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
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Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 21. Nov 2010, 09:41
Hello i have a windows XP pro.
Now is the problem when i start a game he cant change the resolution from 1024 X 768 bit- 32 to 800X600 Bit-16
Everytime i get a crash when i start it
Can somebody help me?
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 21. Nov 2010, 16:15
I installed geust additions
Sasquatch
Volunteer
Posts: 17798 Joined: 17. Mar 2008, 13:41
Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux
Location: /dev/random
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by Sasquatch » 21. Nov 2010, 16:26
In safe mode? Which game?
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 24. Nov 2010, 21:16
no i dont start windows in safe mode. the games are: for my son: rayman 2 the great escape and a race game for me: colin mcrae rally 2.0
Sasquatch
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Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
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by Sasquatch » 24. Nov 2010, 21:23
No, I mean installed the GA in safe mode? That's required, it's in the
User Manual .
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 2. Dec 2010, 20:59
No i started it normally
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 12. Dec 2010, 10:45
Ok i try it
kevinb34
Posts: 6 Joined: 21. Nov 2010, 09:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional
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by kevinb34 » 12. Dec 2010, 14:32
Hello again i tryed to install rayman 2 for my son in Safe mode but the satup cant start.
The set-up will start if there is an 3D Videocart found and a Sound card
Plz help
Sasquatch
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Posts: 17798 Joined: 17. Mar 2008, 13:41
Primary OS: Debian other
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by Sasquatch » 12. Dec 2010, 15:27
You have to install the GUEST ADDITIONS in SAFE MODE! Honestly, you got so many hints towards the manual, it's described there yet you do not what it says and what we are saying here. It's NOT about the GAME, but the GA.