My operating system is Windows 7 with 4GB RAM, Quad-Core, 1.7GHz processor capable of running Windows 8. But I am wondering why I cannot run Windows 8 32-Bit in my VirtualBox. When I tried running it, it just loads and stops at the preview saying, “Windows Developer Preview.” After that, it just disappeared and the computer says it needs to restart. So I just restarted my computer system and once again tried my luck but I got a similar message plus another message telling me that it meant to work in 32-Bit color but it has been reduced to 24-Bit. I could not think of any other solution to this. I already have tried some but it still did not work. Please help me fix this problem.
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mtania
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Windows Developer Preview on running Windows 8
Hi there,
First of all, try enabling IO APIC in System Settings (for the guest environment) in Settings -> System, Extended Features > and then, Enable IO APIC checkbox.
Try changing the setup by setting up the chipset to ICH9 and the IDE to IDE6.
Also, make sure you have enabled the USB ports that you want to use and that in: System > Processor Tab >, the CPU is set.
And if your machine does support Virtualization, Check the BIOS in your PC and ensure that Virtualization is “enabled”.
You may also find the following link useful:
http://www.sysprobs.com/guide-install-windows-8-virtualbox
Hope it helps!
Windows Developer Preview on running Windows 8
Thank you for giving me the step by step solution to my problem. Good thought.