VirtualBox related

[Jime234]

Hola. ! :)

I was wondering if we can try any of the OSs on Oracle's VirtualBox !!

I tried both 32bit & 64bit isos of windows and linux. but nothing happens !!

I'm doing "VirtualBox-4.3.16-95972-Win" version as the latest version was errorsome (gave me error for everything)

@Any one : Have you sucessfully tries any OS on VirtualBox ?? :wtf:

PLease do tell :mellow:

[f33nix]

Can you elaborate when you say nothing happens?

The latest versions and 2 versions before the most current give errors due to a fight with your Anti-Virus program and some new "hardening" of the whole system that Oracle has implemented.

In times gone by I would simply load on the next update each time they released and had no issues.

With some time and experimentation I have found that updating your installs is not recommended! I done this from 4.3.18 to 4.3.20 and it would freeze my mouse/keyboard unless I booted into safe mode.

If I removed 4.3.16 / 4.3.18 then reboot and install 4.3.20 then I do not have a bug.

Other thing you need of course if to make sure that your computer BIOS is enabled for virtualisation, a common mistake is to think things will just work, then the default for most BIOS settings is to have Virtualisation set to disabled.

I have Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and have been running VBox for many years, I only mainly run Windows XP (32-bit) for a few programs that will never run on 64-bit machines.

I have loaded before to test 64-bit Linux operating systems with no ill effects.

I would suggest that to be helped, you need to show screenshots of your errors and to state what you have done just before this happens.

If you can I would also recommend you remove ALL traces of 4.3.16 and try to load a clean copy of 4.3.20 but do not UPGRADE!

[Jime234]

Can you elaborate when you say nothing happens?

The latest versions and 2 versions before the most current give errors due to a fight with your Anti-Virus program and some new "hardening" of the whole system that Oracle has implemented.

In times gone by I would simply load on the next update each time they released and had no issues.

With some time and experimentation I have found that updating your installs is not recommended! I done this from 4.3.18 to 4.3.20 and it would freeze my mouse/keyboard unless I booted into safe mode.

If I removed 4.3.16 / 4.3.18 then reboot and install 4.3.20 then I do not have a bug.

Other thing you need of course if to make sure that your computer BIOS is enabled for virtualisation, a common mistake is to think things will just work, then the default for most BIOS settings is to have Virtualisation set to disabled.

I have Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and have been running VBox for many years, I only mainly run Windows XP (32-bit) for a few programs that will never run on 64-bit machines.

I have loaded before to test 64-bit Linux operating systems with no ill effects.

I would suggest that to be helped, you need to show screenshots of your errors and to state what you have done just before this happens.

If you can I would also recommend you remove ALL traces of 4.3.16 and try to load a clean copy of 4.3.20 but do not UPGRADE!

I mean..

I start with linux mint on vbox, the only thing happens is the install selection screen.

When I press on the first selection .. nothing happens after that.. no loading.. no white screen or black screen with the cursor on topleft corner ..

Even after 30 min it still shows the same old install selection screen only .. !

[MasterFaster]

Use v4.3.12 , all later builds have the security changes that cause various problems/freezes (even BSODs).

[Jime234]

Use v4.3.12 , all later builds have the security changes that cause various problems/freezes (even BSODs).

have you tried it personally bro ?

cause I searched on the net and found a post that said 4.3.16 was stable & working and the later 4.3.18 & above were cr@p

But still 4.3.16 isn't working for me..

If you have a post or link for a perfect vbox installation tutorial ,then please link me .. :mellow:

[MasterFaster]

of course I have tried them:

4.3.14

VirtualBox didn't start. It showed a message in a window and then exit

4.3.18 and 4.3.20

VirtualBox starts, but it's useless. You cannot run a virtual machine.

4.3.16 it didn't work either, but I don't remember which issue from the above I had (I think it didn't start at all, like 4.3.14)

Also older builds like 4.2.26 which incorporates the security fixes also didn't start. It showed a message in a window and then exit

All these problems exist because of the security changes in VirtualBox that conflict with your AntiVirus/Security software.

Do an experiment if you want: Uninstall VirtualBox, Uninstall your Security/AntiSpyware/AntiVirus/Firewall software (to protect yourself it is wise to disable internet before doing this). Now install the latest VirtualBox 4.3.20 and see if it works.

Note: If you read the forums of VirtualBox, someone said that 4.3.16 worked for him, but someone else said that didn't. I say that only 4.3.12 actually works. The versions from 4.3.14 to 4.3.20 are non working.

Suggestion: Test all these versions and choose which works for you

[Jime234]

of course I have tried them:

4.3.14

VirtualBox didn't start. It showed a message in a window and then exit

4.3.18 and 4.3.20

VirtualBox starts, but it's useless. You cannot start a virtual machine

4.3.16 it didn't work either, but I don't remember which issue from the above I had

Also older builds like 4.2.26 which incorporates the security fixes also didn't start. It showed a message in a window and then exit

All these problems exist because of the security changes in VirtualBox that conflict with your AntiVirus/Security software.

Do an experiment if you want: Uninstall VirtualBox, Uninstall your Security/AntiSpyware/AntiVirus/Firewall software (to protect yourself it is wise to disable internet before doing this). Now install the latest VirtualBox 4.3.20 and see if it works.

:unsure: hmmm.. I feel like $h!t now.. I had vmware but still downloaded that Virtual :shit: Box !! :bag:

All in vain :wut:

PS: vmware also had issues

But this Vbox is the worst , still survey shows that more than 50% users use it :shutup: I wonder how (I guess by living dangerously with no av installed )

:doh:

have you tested any 64bit isos ?

PS: I'll put an exclusion for the vboxinstall folder in my ESET-SS7 and then give the v :shit:box a last try again, 1s & fr al.

[f33nix]

Can you elaborate when you say nothing happens?

The latest versions and 2 versions before the most current give errors due to a fight with your Anti-Virus program and some new "hardening" of the whole system that Oracle has implemented.

In times gone by I would simply load on the next update each time they released and had no issues.

With some time and experimentation I have found that updating your installs is not recommended! I done this from 4.3.18 to 4.3.20 and it would freeze my mouse/keyboard unless I booted into safe mode.

If I removed 4.3.16 / 4.3.18 then reboot and install 4.3.20 then I do not have a bug.

Other thing you need of course if to make sure that your computer BIOS is enabled for virtualisation, a common mistake is to think things will just work, then the default for most BIOS settings is to have Virtualisation set to disabled.

I have Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and have been running VBox for many years, I only mainly run Windows XP (32-bit) for a few programs that will never run on 64-bit machines.

I have loaded before to test 64-bit Linux operating systems with no ill effects.

I would suggest that to be helped, you need to show screenshots of your errors and to state what you have done just before this happens.

If you can I would also recommend you remove ALL traces of 4.3.16 and try to load a clean copy of 4.3.20 but do not UPGRADE!

I mean..

I start with linux mint on vbox, the only thing happens is the install selection screen.

When I press on the first selection .. nothing happens after that.. no loading.. no white screen or black screen with the cursor on topleft corner ..

Even after 30 min it still shows the same old install selection screen only .. !

Did you verify in BIOS that you have enabled Virtual Machine settings?

Rather than jump about all random, best to do things in a step-by-step logical manner.

Only issue I have had was the bugs with some of the latest version killing my USB so it would take out keyboard and mouse.

This has been sorted now on the latest version I run and ONLY if I make a clean install of the program.

[Jime234]

Can you elaborate when you say nothing happens?

The latest versions and 2 versions before the most current give errors due to a fight with your Anti-Virus program and some new "hardening" of the whole system that Oracle has implemented.

In times gone by I would simply load on the next update each time they released and had no issues.

With some time and experimentation I have found that updating your installs is not recommended! I done this from 4.3.18 to 4.3.20 and it would freeze my mouse/keyboard unless I booted into safe mode.

If I removed 4.3.16 / 4.3.18 then reboot and install 4.3.20 then I do not have a bug.

Other thing you need of course if to make sure that your computer BIOS is enabled for virtualisation, a common mistake is to think things will just work, then the default for most BIOS settings is to have Virtualisation set to disabled.

I have Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and have been running VBox for many years, I only mainly run Windows XP (32-bit) for a few programs that will never run on 64-bit machines.

I have loaded before to test 64-bit Linux operating systems with no ill effects.

I would suggest that to be helped, you need to show screenshots of your errors and to state what you have done just before this happens.

If you can I would also recommend you remove ALL traces of 4.3.16 and try to load a clean copy of 4.3.20 but do not UPGRADE!

I mean..

I start with linux mint on vbox, the only thing happens is the install selection screen.

When I press on the first selection .. nothing happens after that.. no loading.. no white screen or black screen with the cursor on topleft corner ..

Even after 30 min it still shows the same old install selection screen only .. !

Did you verify in BIOS that you have enabled Virtual Machine settings?

Rather than jump about all random, best to do things in a step-by-step logical manner.

Only issue I have had was the bugs with some of the latest version killing my USB so it would take out keyboard and mouse.

This has been sorted now on the latest version I run and ONLY if I make a clean install of the program.

I disabled my av and made a clean install.

Its working now.. now it shows 64 bit option in drop downs .

installed Ubuntu 64bit : success !

installed MInt 32bit : failed ! (asks for a kernel something)

Trying out build 9888 now -_-

Also:

I enabled Intel VT in BIOS. may be that was the culprit.

[scandal1981]

4.3.2.0 running mac os x mavericks and linux mint 17.1 on a windows 8.1 host (windows 10 has lot of problems with virtualbox only 4.3.12 works

core i 5 haswell 4460, 8 series chipset, nvidia geforce 750

dude without intel vt enabled you cannot virtualize any moden (8, 8.1, server 2012 and 2012 r2, apple mavericks) operating systems, you should have started there

all working ok

[Jime234]

4.3.2.0 running mac os x mavericks and linux mint 17.1 on a windows 8.1 host (windows 10 has lot of problems with virtualbox only 4.3.12 works

core i 5 haswell 4460, 8 series chipset, nvidia geforce 750

dude without intel vt enabled you cannot virtualize any moden (8, 8.1, server 2012 and 2012 r2, apple mavericks) operating systems, you should have started there

all working ok

But my linuxmint-17.1-cinnamon-32bit wont work :pos:

Dont know why :ph34r:

[Jime234]

M Dumping Oracle's Virtual :shit: Box ! :bag:

As I just Installed my old VMware Workstation 8 [build 434829] and then I virtualized mint on it and VM did its thing like a :win: :angelnot:

VMw Rocks :rockon:

[scandal1981]

try vmware 11 it's good and it's around, mint works great on it