kiddingguy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Since some issues have occured with Windows 8.1 (upgrade) I was wondering which version to install on Virtualbox? 32 bit or 64 bit? I also have an error (see below) that my CPU doesn't support it. Strange, because In installed Windows 8 (all without updates I must say) onto this 64 bit VM Can I better switch to 32 bit for testing - since the tips n' tricks also didn't work out on Robbie Ride's: 1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu 2. open command prompt in administrator mode. 3. Type: Expand ?F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\ 4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab those on x86 platforms it should read DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x86.cab So bacially, can I better install a 32 bit of Windows 8.1 - via Windows 8 installation - or can I just try some other week until Microsoft has sorted out these issues [iF they are Microsoft related btw) to install the 64 bit one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Decided to install 32 bit. This one works...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 A user-applicable workaround is posted in the VirtualBox Community Forums applicable to both the X64 version of Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012R2. (It does NOT apply to either Windows 8.0 or Server 2012.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhweb Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Did you try enabling these features in VirtualBox? The Chipset should be at PIIX3 Extended Features should be selected Extended Features Enable PAE/NX should be selected Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaiKee Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 If I remember correctly, the required features were available in CPU's from about 2005, MS is just making use of these new features to make win8.1 runs better. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 mhweb - any of those chipsets will work (I chose ICH6, which replaces ICH9 as the top-end chipset). Extended features are enabled by default on any CPU that supports them (generically, any Wolfdale, Kentsfield, or later Intel CPU family) - including PAE/NX and VT-x. The issue is with a new cutoff in the 8.1 x64 Preview - it's supported in real hardware, but requires a workaround in VirtualBox (for the present). Here's how to apply the workaround in the current version of VB - https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=56196#p260112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zlip792 MVC Posted June 30, 2013 MVC Share Posted June 30, 2013 Try this: http://www.askvg.com/fix-cant-install-windows-8-1-or-server-2012-r2-in-oracle-virtual-box/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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