Can't Set Up OVB On Windows 7
by michael diemer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5KPC2)
I'm trying to get Virtual Box up on Windows 7, so I can install Linux on it, and use that to go online, rather than an unsupported op. system. Machine specs: Bare bones, motherboard is a Gigabyte H77-DS3H. CPU i7 Ivy Bridge. Computer is 7 years old.
I have the latest VB with the Extension Pack. The problem is that VB does not recognize my CD drive, or iso images. I get an error message that incorrect settings have been detected, which has to do with hardware acceleration. So I try enable it, but can't. The "OK" button stays grey-ed out. I did some research, found out I needed to enable acceleration in my bios. Tried doing that. Only thing I could find was something about Vanderpool. When I enable that however, the problem is even worse. EVERYTHING is greyed-out.
I was going to join the Oracle VB forum, but when I saw it was Pro Boards I decided not, as I have had nothing but problems with their forums. I refuse to jump through anymore of their hoops re: changing my password. too bad, because the new Bodhi forum is Pro Boards, and it's my daily driver Linux system. So I'm posting here in hopes someone may have some insight.
I have the latest VB with the Extension Pack. The problem is that VB does not recognize my CD drive, or iso images. I get an error message that incorrect settings have been detected, which has to do with hardware acceleration. So I try enable it, but can't. The "OK" button stays grey-ed out. I did some research, found out I needed to enable acceleration in my bios. Tried doing that. Only thing I could find was something about Vanderpool. When I enable that however, the problem is even worse. EVERYTHING is greyed-out.
I was going to join the Oracle VB forum, but when I saw it was Pro Boards I decided not, as I have had nothing but problems with their forums. I refuse to jump through anymore of their hoops re: changing my password. too bad, because the new Bodhi forum is Pro Boards, and it's my daily driver Linux system. So I'm posting here in hopes someone may have some insight.