64 bit Virtualbox?
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inlineskater
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64 bit Virtualbox?
Is this possible? I want to install a virtualbox of Win7 64bit, but It won't allow me. Is virtualbox able to do this? Am I doing something wrong to make this work?
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mpack
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Re: 64 bit Virtualbox?
A guest is called a guest or a VM. Not a VirtualBox. VirtualBox is the name of the application software, and your misuse of the word made your question confusing.
I believe you are really asking if it is possible to install a Win7 64bit guest VM running on a 32bit host. The answer is yes, provided your CPU supports VT-x, and you have this enabled in your hosts BIOS.
I believe you are really asking if it is possible to install a Win7 64bit guest VM running on a 32bit host. The answer is yes, provided your CPU supports VT-x, and you have this enabled in your hosts BIOS.
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Sasquatch
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Re: 64 bit Virtualbox?
And the CPU is 64 bit capable. Early Core Duo CPUs were 32 bit only, but still had VT-x capabilities. The User Manual and VirtualBox FAQ both describe what is required for 64 bit guests (pretty much what Mpack said).
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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.
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