3 failed VM attempts - W8 and Linux Mint

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I ran into the same VMware 32bit 64bit problem. My 2600K would not run a 64 bit guest, whereas my old i7 930 would (both x64 Windows). Seems it's a cpu thing - it's got to have 'Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O'. Some have, some don't. Looks like your i5 4670K doesn't (see snip from Intel page)



I don't know if this applies to platforms other than VMware

Boozad said:

So I finally got my VM running with VM Ware (thanks Derek!) but again had problems installing Windows 8.1 64-bit. I have the 32-bit running as a Guest and decided to Google the error message I received when trying to install the 64- bit and came across this identical problem. Looks like it could be a firmware issue with my Z87.

Not a major issue, but one of those niggling little problems that will take me countless hours of research (and no doubt painful cock ups!) to try and resolve. Probably ultimately in vain! At least I have a VM running now, and Windows 8.1.whatever is horrid!

I saw that same thread when I was looking for info on your board last night, I think 3D Jed is on to something below. If you feel like testing you could try it with https://www.virtualbox.org/ , we already know that you can't run 64bit guests in Virtual PC.

3D Jed said:

I ran into the same VMware 32bit 64bit problem. My 2600K would not run a 64 bit guest, whereas my old i7 930 would (both x64 Windows). Seems it's a cpu thing - it's got to have 'Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O'. Some have, some don't. Looks like your i5 4670K doesn't (see snip from Intel page)



I don't know if this applies to platforms other than VMware

FYI - in my earlier post re x64 guest and directed I/O, I was referring to VMware Workstation 9 (not the free player).

Hi there

when installing Linux GUESTS from a LIVE CD ensure you install the NON UEFI version or you'll have all sorts of silly problems.

Usually you'll see either a choice in the boot menu or one saying something like boot in compatibility mode.

Then you should be good to go -- and at boot loader time choose the GRUB2 version not the GRUB2-EFI.

Linux mint, OPENSUSE and DEBIAN all have UEFI as well as non UEFI boot options. using NON UEFI on a VM IMO gets round a load of problems.


Cheers
jimbo