Comments on: Try Windows 8 Consumer Preview on a Mac with VirtualBox

By: Nikhil

Nikhil — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:17:54 +0000

First you open up parallels and delete the Windows 8 virtual machine that you created. Now, you should be able to simply go into Applications and move “Parallels” to the trash.

By: Ludwig

Ludwig — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:35:55 +0000

Hi!

Im using the Macbook Pro 13.3 inch with a 2.8ghz cpu and 750gb harddrive (Just so you know…) and I’ve done all this and Im in the OS but I cannot connect to the internet. Does it have to be connected via cable or can it be wireless? But what settings works for everyone else? Because I’ve tried all of the options but there are so many more options in the advanced tab on each option so I don’t know what to use.

But now if there is any confusion, can you use a wireless internet connection to use internet on windows 8 and what settings should you use to make it work? If it doesn’t work over wireless, what settings should you use when you have the cable plugged in the computer?

Thanks!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:54:01 +0000

Ok, so I’m a complete idiot but any help would be appreciated.
I installed parallel for mac and windows 8 preview (ugh, I was lost for words at how ridiculous it is) and now want to delete both … HOW? Windows 8 seems to be hidden somewhere!
Thanks

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By: J.P.G

J.P.G — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:55:13 +0000

^ I Agree with you. I thought this was xbox at first! lol

Why would they put the same metro interface that is on a video entertainment system, on a an O/S

By: ZhapurLite

ZhapurLite — Tue, 29 May 2012 02:27:11 +0000

Didn’t mind Windows 7 at work but this just isn’t doing it for me…tiles?…oh brother. Will stick with Snow Leopard and wait for Mountain Lion. Heck, I’d rather use Linux Mint Debian Edition than Windows 8 from what I’ve seen running it in VirtualBox. Oh well, better luck next time Microsoft.

By: John

John — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:47:33 +0000

I had this problem too until I figured it out; I changed the boot order so that Hard Disk option is at top (before Floppy, CD/DVD). Now the VirtualBox PC starts up fine every time!

By: Grady

Grady — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:10:17 +0000

I don’t see an option to change the resolution in VirtualBox.

By: Grady

Grady — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:37:25 +0000

I booted it up once, but now when it boots it says attempting repairs.

By: Nikolai

Nikolai — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:49:31 +0000

I put in 2GB(2048MB) to m y windows 8 on my 11″ MacBook Air, it runs perfect

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:16:38 +0000

You need do download the 64 bit version of VirtualBox if you plan on using the 64 bit version of Windows 8, go with the 32bit version if you are having problems.

By: John B

John B — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:05:03 +0000

What does this mean?:

“Be sure to match the version of VirtualBox to the version of Windows 8 Consumer Preview that you download, if you get one in 64-bit, get both in 64-bit, same goes with 32-bit versions.”

I only see one possible download version at that link – it doesn’t mention 32 or 64 bit anywhere. I d/l’d it (Mac OSX), followed the instructions, and I get an error when starting the Win8 VM saying “This 64-bit application couldn’t load because your PC doesn’t have a 64-bit processor”.

False – it’s an Intel Core i5. It runs Win7 Ultimate 64-bit in VMWare no problem. (I also tried VMWare to get Win8 going – I get some kind of HAL error at startup).

Any ideas?

By: WvB22

WvB22 — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:23:15 +0000

Did anyone manage to change the resolution of Windows 8 to fit my iMac 27″ (2560 x 1440) so it is true fullscreen? I’m stuck at 1600×1200. I understand that guest additions aren’t working so there is no way to do this from the VirtulBox manager. I saw some tricks coming by using the mac terminal but somehow I can’t get this to work.

If anyone managed to get Windows 8 running full screen in VirtualBox I will be pleased to hear it.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:51:12 +0000

It’s not Windows 8 that’s a joke, it’s the people who love to act like the installed it, thought it sucked then deleted it. You’re computer savvy enough to see the vids, read the articles; why even install it?

Windows 8 tablet mode will easily rival the iPad.

I love Apple, I own just about every product they sell, but I enjoy an ecosystem of Windows, Mac and Linux.

Sorry, but Apple isn’t perfect and until they can learn how to roll out major updates between older and newer devices more seamlessly and reliably, Apple is just as human as Microsoft and Google.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:51:31 +0000

Put your cursor in the lower left corner and click when the little ‘Start’ box appears .