I have a Lenovo Thinkpad E545 that I loaded Ubuntu Gnome x64 on. I have enabled AMD-V in the BIOS. I have installed Virtualbox. I am trying to create a windows 8 x64 VM from a VHD I made from this same laptop before I loaded Ubuntu on it. I am getting an error. I have tried every combination of processor/acceleration ssettings possible and cannot get it to work.
does it have a cpu installed that will use the amd-v? just because its enabled by the bios doesn't mean the cpu has that feature.
according to this it does.
Okay, then you can try to do this command in a termanl and see what it responds with "lscpu "
if that says its virtualization is there then it should be working but i don't know for sure this would be a bit over my head for abilities.
perhaps this can help http://hobnobsandcheese.blogspot.pt/2011/09/fixing-verrsvmdisabled-problem-in.html
hmm well it does have the amd-v so my guess is a setting or something with the vm being copied or something else entirely. I've never tried copying vms around.
I don't know why it would be an issue on the same computer, maybe something to do with how it the vm was made in the first instance. like maybe it has an issue with the host os not being the same as when the vm was first made.
but I'm kinda out of ideas hopefully someone else will have more input for you.
possibly try this thread out. http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php?topic=122098.0
I am trying a previous version of VB. I'll post back later.
Is it possible that Ubuntu doesn't have the extension set in the kernel?
I haven't used Ubuntu in a long while, and don't know if that is something that needs to be loaded after the fact.
I'll have to look in to that. I am a linux newb. I have been watching the TekLinux videos with great interest.
Ya Linux is pretty awesome, but can require a bit of work to get things working, specially if you have to have another "plugin" to make a program work.
I really like it so far. I am not good with command line but it is fun.
Also, I have tried the extensions and still does not work, same error.
I just tried to do a fresh install of windows 8.1 x64 as guest. It crashes and says that I don't have a 64 bit processor. WEIRD!
Did you accidentally install a 32 bit version of the OS?
negative. I installed Ubuntu 14.10 64-bit
AMD-V or VT-X is required for a 64-bit guests, multicore guests, and guests with more than 4GB of RAM. These options require it regardless if it is checked.
Try changing the guest OS type to "Windows 7 (32-bit)" instead of "Windows 7 64-bit." Also, double check the BIOS. If you see anything at all related to hardware enhancement or virtualization, enable it and restart. Also check for a BIOS update. This is a problem with some manufacturers. Ubuntu sees that your process supports it, but it may not be enabled. This is the most likely problem.
It is enabled in the BIOS. I have the latest BIOS. I have checked CPU specs with AMD. I have changed the guest OS type to many different variations 32 and 64 bit. I will get back with you all in the morning. Good night for now.
Yes, please try changing the memory and cores. This is a Virtualbox or Ubuntu bug if you can't get it to work.
Also, playonlinux and WINE are great options for most programs. Games run better in them and they use less resources in the first place.
I have a script that can probably get the info needed to figure this out. It will find the cpu, distro, kernel, architecture, desktop, uptime, wireless, ethernet, gpu, if there's virtualization extensions, loaded kvm modules, if virtualization is enabled in the bios, and if virtualbox modules are loaded. I was bored one day lol, so that means I've only tested it on a few of my machines that are running Ubuntu. So I don't know what distros it will work on.
Sample output, the NOT TO BE TRUSTED parts are for /etc/issue because that could be changed and for the XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP variable, because not every distro/desktop sets that variable.
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4810MQ CPU @ 2.80GHz
OS: Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS <--- NOT TO BE TRUSTED KERNEL: 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
LIVECD?: probably not a live cd
DESKTOP: Unity <-- NOT TO BE TRUSTED
UPTIME: 02:30:56 up 2 days, 4:25, 5 users, load average: 0.34, 0.55, 0.50
WIRELESS:
04:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation Wireless 3160 (rev 83)
Subsystem: Intel Corporation Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Kernel driver in use: iwlwifi
ETHERNET:
05:00.2 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (rev 0a)
Subsystem: CLEVO/KAPOK Computer Device 6500
Kernel driver in use: r8169
GPU:
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 4th Gen Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 06) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
Subsystem: CLEVO/KAPOK Computer Device 0655
Kernel driver in use: i915
CPU VIRTUALIZATION EXTENSIONS FOUND
KVM MODULES:
kvm_intel Live
kvm Live
KVM BIOS CHECK:
if you tried to run a vm before this script then kvm is enabled in bios
VIRTUAL BOX MODULES:
vboxpci Live
vboxnetadp Live
vboxnetflt Live
vboxdrv Live
End of sample output, it doesn't look as nice in the post.
For the script to find out if kvm is enabled in the bios you have to try to run a vm before you run the script.
link to sample output ---> http://paste.ubuntu.com/10717415/
link to script, just don't copy the line numbers ---> http://paste.ubuntu.com/10717245/
First off, I sincerely apologize for posting my issue so quickly. I did do alot of research before I did though. I THINK I may have found my problem. I apparently didn't load Ubuntu in UEFI mode. I am not sure if that is the problem but I am currently doing a reload forcing UEFI mode. I will post back with results. Thank you all for your help and patience.
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These types of issues happen, but are less common, if that clears up your issue, make sure you post what you did and how it was enabled/disabled. That way, others may not experience this issue.
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