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Debian - Critical Error
Posted: 31. May 2013, 00:45
by tole
This is message I got after fresh installation of Debian.
Log is attached. Virtualbox on windows 8.:
A fatal error has occurred during virtual machine execution! The virtual machine will be powered off. Please copy the following error message using the clipboard to help diagnose the problem:
The guest is trying to switch to the PAE mode which is currently disabled by default in VirtualBox. PAE support can be enabled using the VM settings (General/Advanced).
Error ID: PAEmode
Severity: Fatal Error
selecting 486 and not 686-pae boot fine.
Why is that?
Re: Debian - Critical Error
Posted: 31. May 2013, 00:53
by Perryg
Did you turn PAE on?
Guest settings -> System -> Processor -> enable PAE/NX
Re: Debian - Critical Error
Posted: 31. May 2013, 00:57
by tole
Thanks,
Didn't know about this option.
I am guessing this is my problem. I'll give it a try.
Re: Debian - Critical Error
Posted: 18. Jan 2017, 07:24
by madhatter1
i have this same problem and its so annoying ive even gone and downloaded the pr built one and i end up with the same stupid screen
any luck on fixing yours ?
Re: Debian - Critical Error
Posted: 18. Jan 2017, 09:32
by socratis
- That's an almost 4 year old thread. You didn't find anything more ... recent, right?
- The solution is clearly outlined in the error message, although after 4 years I don't know if it's still valid. I believe it is, that's why I'm not locking the thread. Did you follow the instructions?
The guest is trying to switch to the PAE mode which is currently disabled by default in VirtualBox. PAE support can be enabled using the VM settings (General/Advanced).
- If you did, and that didn't work open, see Minimum information needed for assistance. Do not forget to ZIP the most important clue; the VBox.log for the affected VM.