How can I run Ubuntu x64 on Windows 8 x64?

Discussions related to using VirtualBox on Windows hosts.
Post Reply
Supuhstar
Posts: 9
Joined: 23. Mar 2014, 02:18

How can I run Ubuntu x64 on Windows 8 x64?

Post by Supuhstar »

I'm trying to install Ubuntu 13.10 x64 on VirtualBox on my Windows 8 (not 8.1) host. However, only x32 options are in the dropdown. How do I install x64 Ubuntu on this?
Perryg
Site Moderator
Posts: 34369
Joined: 6. Sep 2008, 22:55
Primary OS: Linux other
VBox Version: OSE self-compiled
Guest OSses: *NIX

Re: How can I run Ubuntu x64 on Windows 8 x64?

Post by Perryg »

1) 64-bit guests need hardware-virtualzation enabled in the hosts bios.
2) when creating the 64-bit guest you must select 64-bit in General -> Basic -> version.
3) If running Windows as host you must make sure hyper-v or xp mode is not enabled on the host. MS does not play well and wants it all.
Post Reply