How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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Karthick
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How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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I have Windows 7 64 bit OS. I have installed Virtualbox4.3.2 when I try to install Opensuse in Virtualbox, It is saying this 32 bit computer you cannot use 64 bit OS. Let me know how can i correct this.[
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Re: How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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Select the 64 bits OS Type in the VM configuration
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Re: How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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I dont see any such option. Can you can say where can i find that info.
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Re: How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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In the VM configuration | General section, Basic tab, Version field.
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Re: How to install 64 bit Virtualbox in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

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Also verify that you have enabled hardware virtualization in the hosts bios, and that nothing else is using VT-x (hyper-v or xp mode)
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