Android-x86 won't install on VirtualBox

Question

I have a problem with Android-x86 and VirtualBox.

I had never worked with Linux before, so I don't understand what's happening. After creating a new virtual machine and choosing "Install Android-x86", I get this:

My settings:

I've tried using android-x86-4.2-20130228.iso and android-x86-4.2-20121225.iso

What's wrong?

Answer 1

The problem was that virtualization was turned off in my BIOS settings. It must be on for Android-x86 to run on VirtualBox.

Answer 2

Download Android 4.0 for EEEpc and you don't need Virtualization technology. It works for me.

Answer 3

Thanks to the other answers – virtualization seems to be a requirement of later Android x86 versions, as 4.2 still worked without.

Here's what solved it for me, thanks to the other answers:

• Make sure virtualization is enabled in your system BIOS. If not (or if you're unsure), go to your BIOS and look for a setting named "Virtualization", "VT-x" or "AMD-V" and make sure it's enabled.
• Then, in your virtual machine settings, go to System > Acceleration and check Enable VT-x/AMD-V*.
• On the same page, I left the Nested Paging option checked and set the paravirtualization interface to Legacy (as on my tried-and-true 4.2 VM). Different settings might work here, too – I didn't investigate further.

With these settings I can boot into the live installation and launch the installer.

Answer 4

Make Sure Graphics Controller: VBoxSVGA

Answer 5

Change Settings - System - Pointing Device to "USB Tablet"!

Answer 6

I got the same error, and think I have the solution for you. I am on Windows 8.1 64bit, if you disable Hyper-V it works.

Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, find Hyper-V in the list, remove it and restart windows.

Answer 7

I had the exact same problem. I had VirtualBox version 4.3.8 installed when I initially tried the installation and failed.

After I upgraded VirtualBox to version 4.3.18, the installation went through without a problem. From my research, you need to have version 4.3.10 or above.

Answer 8

kernel panic you must set your computer to ...

Enable Intel Virtualization Technology in bios then set operating system in virtualbox to 64bit

Answer 9

Yes setting bios for Virtualization technology = enabled allows for circumvention of this road block along the highway of Andriod.

Answer 10

i had also this problem best solution is that if u hava used 10 gb for android x86 then when it ask during installaion then select space less than 10 gb or whatever u used. It ask during installing.