problem in guestaddition in centOS-5.5-x64

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parag
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problem in guestaddition in centOS-5.5-x64

Post by parag »

I have tried installed centOS-5.5-i386 DVD on virtual box, it was installed without any problem but when i tried to install guestaddition, the installation of guestaddition support upto fordersharing was ok but after that os automatically gets shutdown and tries to restart again and again but didn't get start, and on
startup it shows some FATAL error message (karnel has carshed).
Even I have changed the virtualbox from vresion 4.0.4 to 4.0.8 but the problem was still same ..
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Re: problem in guestaddition in centOS-5.5-x64

Post by Sasquatch »

Did you install all the latest updates and made sure you didn't switch kernel flavour? It's fine if you get a kernel update, but it's not good if you switch kernel flavour, like from generic to xen. Since you just started, try a full update before installing the GA once you've installed the Guest again.
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Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
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parag
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Re: problem in guestaddition in centOS-5.5-x64

Post by parag »

Hey ......Sasquatch
Thank you for u reply ...
Uuum I have not made any the latest updates before installing the GA, So I should update the karnel and all other update before installing the GA.

Thank you again ....
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Re: problem in guestaddition in centOS-5.5-x64

Post by Sasquatch »

That is recommended. See my howto in the Tutorials section (or my signature) for how to install them, in case you get any error.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
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

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