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    Virtualbox on XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bthoefer, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. bthoefer

    bthoefer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am have been thinking about installing a virtual machine to play around with different operating systems (windows 7 and Kubuntu)on my laptop. I downloaded virtual box but when I tried to install it I get a warning that the software is not certified for XP.
    Has anyone run virtual box on XP, did you have any issues?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    bthoefer, Apr 12, 2009
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    What? Virtual box isn't compatible with XP? I haven't had any issue with virtual box virtual machine software inside a windows xp vmware virtual machine. LOL.

    Try Virtual PC from microsoft.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 12, 2009
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  3. sk79

    sk79 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it definitely works in XP Home & Pro - you're not trying to install the 64 bit version are you?
     
    sk79, Apr 12, 2009
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  4. bthoefer

    bthoefer Notebook Enthusiast

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    The download site only lists one one version for windows hosts, version 2.2 installer. I don't see and option to download 32 or 64 bit versions. I am running XP pro 32 bit. When i try to install virtualbox it comes up with an error that says the software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility. My instinct is that it is just microsoft trying to scare people into using their virtual pc. I have heard better reviews of virtualbox so thought id try it first.
     
    bthoefer, Apr 12, 2009
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  5. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    Nothing wrong with virtualbox, I've used it and loads of other use it.
     
    Carrot Muncher, Apr 12, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    :yawn: You need to read up on 'Windows Logo' testing and what it really means before knee-jerking on the issue.
     
    newsposter, Apr 12, 2009
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  7. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Homepage you can get current version and older builds down to version 1.6.0
    And yes it does work on XP
    http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds
     
    BlackRussian, Apr 14, 2009
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