Please I need help in solving a crashing issue on Windows 8.1 VM.
I have an iMac i5 4xxx- 8 GB RAM...as host.
I'm using the latest version of VB and so far I managed to instal Windows 8.1, GAs, USB ports, etc.
Everything seems to work fine except that every time I leave the computer alone for more than 15 or 20 min. Windows will crash by giving me a black screen. At that point, the only thing left for me to do, is to power off the VM. Shutdown signal will not work.
I also noticed that when using Windows VM, when I pass from desktop to start, the screen flashes a couple of times before doing so.
My power settings are set up to turn the display off after 10 min, and nothing else is selected.
I'm a beginner for I have no idea how to handle this
If anyone could help me I'll appreciate it.
I attach 2 logs below.
Thank you!
Windows 8.1 guest crashes don't know why...
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mpack
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Re: Windows 8.1 guest crashes don't know why...
Does it still do it if you turn off 3D acceleration?
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ChipMcK
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Re: Windows 8.1 guest crashes don't know why...
Reads like a screen saver in the Guest at work, not a crash (and yes, it takes some doing to get a wake up). Check out the Guest's power management options.Macmar wrote:Everything seems to work fine except that every time I leave the computer alone for more than 15 or 20 min.