installing windows 7 64 bit on virtual box


  1. bob363
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    windows 7 home premium 64 bit
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    installing windows 7 64 bit on virtual box


    I keep getting this error when trying to install windows 7 on a new virtual machine in virtual box.
    Fatal: could not read from the boot medium! system halted.
    I know that the dvd is good because it starts to install on the host machine if I try, I also changed the boot order for the VM to CD/DVD, any ideas what is wrong? thanks
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  3. rraod
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    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
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    Try with an ISO file of Windows 7 x64 OS install disk.

    You can also delete the present VM, create a fresh one and try. Also check the settings of Virtual box which worked for you before.
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  4. bob363
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    thanks, I deleted the VM and created a new one, this time it worked, I guess I should have thought of that, thanks for the help
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  6. rraod
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    Glad to be of help! :)
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