64bit guest on 32 bit host on Windows 7

[Sally]

Hello,

How does one create a Windows Server 2012 64 bit guest OS on a 32 bit Windows 7 host OS? I'm using a Dell Vostros 1400 laptop.

Thanks

[Ramshankar]

You would need a Windows Server 2012 64-bit installation CD or installation image (usually .iso) attach it to a newly created VM (and virtual disk) and install it there.

Also, your CPU would need Hardware virtualization support. I don't know what CPU your particular Dell laptop has.

[Sally]

I have the .iso, and tried to run in in Virtual Box, but it didn't work.
Thanks for the info on checking whether my CPU has Hardware virtualization support.
That's my next step then.

[Ramshankar]

The VBox.log file of your VM would tell. (Machines->Show Log).

[BillG]

I doubt that a Vostro 1400 would support hardware virtualization. I know that my Vostro 1500 does not.

[Sally]

Bill G.

Thanks for the info.