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Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 11:16
by imoe
Hi,
I'm trying to get QIIME working in VirtualBox.
I have to choose Linux as OS and
Ubuntu 64 bit as version. But all the versions I can choose from are 32 bit.
How can I make Ubuntu 64 bit an option?
Thanks for your help!
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 11:48
by socratis
- 64-bit guests need hardware virtualization enabled in the host's BIOS (which means that you have to enable VT-x/AMD-V in your BIOS). Look at your user-manual for your specific model on how to do this.
- If another virtualization program is running and not "cooperating" you must disable it or uninstall it (see example below).
- If running Windows as host you must make sure Hyper-V or XP-mode is not enabled on the host.
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 12:31
by imoe
Thanks,
I am running Windows as host, so how do I disable hyper-v?
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:16
by socratis
I don't have Windows, but you can
search the internet for a solution?
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:27
by imoe
I'm trying to download hyper-v manager for windows 7 now in order to
disable it.
Do you think that once it is disabled the 64 bit will be optional in VirtualBox?
Thanks(:
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:40
by imoe
It's not possible to download hyper-v manager for my computer.
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:43
by socratis
I think you're going in the wrong direction. From a quick search, Hyper-V Manager manages an existing Hyper-V installation, it does not enable/disable it. From what I've read, you have to disable Hyper-V in the Windows Features (Control Panel, Programs and Features, Turn Windows features or or off, Hyper-V).
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:50
by imoe
I tried that, but there is nothing called "Hyper-V" that can be turned on or off
Does that mean that's not the problem here?
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:54
by imoe
Now I have unhooked XPS. Do I have to download VirtualBox again in order to get the 64 bit alternative?
Thank you so much for helping me!
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 13:57
by socratis
What's your Windows host version?
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 14:08
by imoe
I have Windows 7
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 14:12
by imoe
I also enabled
something in my BIOS.
Big question is, do I have to download VB again in order to get the 64 bit options
?
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 16:53
by imoe
I suppose you've guessed my haircolor by now
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 5. Mar 2014, 17:34
by socratis
OK, you need to re-read my first answer and make sure that all the requirements are met. If it still does not work, we take it from there.
Re: Can't choose Ubuntu 64 bit
Posted: 6. Mar 2014, 15:26
by imoe
Yup, I checked those already:
I'm not running another virt. program.
Hyper-V was not an option to either disable or enable but I disabled XPS Sevices and XPS Viewer.
I entered my BIOS but didn't find anything called VT-x or AMD-V.