So today I decided to install Windows 8 in my PC which is running Windows 7 x64. I want to install it as a guest operating system and hence I decided to use Virtual Box as I’m already using it for running Windows Server 2008.
Luckily I chose Virtual Box, for I saw lot of posts in the web describing issues installing Windows 8 in VMWare or Virtual PC. But unfortunately Virtual Box also caused couple of issues which really tested my patience a lot. After some perseverance and little bit of Googling I was able to find the solutions for the issues.
So the CHECK POINTS -
1. While creating a new Virtual Disk in Virtual Box you have to choose the type of OS to be Windows 7 x64 and not Windows 7. Otherwise the guest system will crash and spit in your face.
2. After you create the disk make sure you remove the SATA controller from the storage settings of the disk and add the .vdi file to IDE Controller. If you are not done with this setting you’ll get the below BSOD error. But we can’t call it a death screen as it is looking prettier.
You can search for the error online: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (storachi.sys)
Recommended Settings -
Minimum 1 GB Memory & 20 GB HDD
Once you are done with them the installation should be a cake walk. I’ve provided some screen shots below. Check them.
