Virtualbox will run from 32bit installation CD but not 64bit.

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Published on 2010-12-31T12:41:25Z Indexed on 2010/12/31 12:59 UTC
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I am trying to set up Windows in Virtual Box, so I don't need to reboot in the rare occasion that I actually need it.

The problem is, Virtual Box doesn't preform any errors when I insert the 32bit installation CD but when I try to use the 64bit installation;

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What!? I am already using the installation disc!

I've checked my BIOS to see if I have SVM (AMD's version of VT) disabled and all I see is "Enabled"

  • I have a K9N6PGM2-V2 motherboard
  • A Triple Core AMD Athlon II
  • A Nvdia NForce 430 integrated graphics card
  • 4GB of RAM
  • An 80GB IDE
  • And a 1TB SATA

I don't think the last three specifications matter but just in case XP

I am pretty sure the CD isn't broken ( I am going to make sure in just a moment ), what could be the cause to this problem?

Edit: The 64bit installation CD is not broken, but I found out when trying to install from the 32bit version that it's trying to upgrade, not preform a fresh install - Odd.

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