Issue: Virtualbox sometimes shows only 32 bit VM can be created on some Windows 10 AMD processors computer, no 64 bit VM available. Solution: Following are the steps to enable Virtualbox to be able to create 64 bit VM. When is VirtualBox available? Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit). Storage: VirtualBox requires only about 30 MB of hard disk space. You will need enough storage to. Apr 24, 2020 Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1.0 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs. This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from computer utilities without restrictions. VirtualBox 6.1.0 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows.
When trying to create a Virtualbox VM recently I was only presented with the option of creating a 32-bit client. After a bit of research it turns out this can be caused by incorrect settings in the BIOS or by a competing Virtual Machine software cohabiting the system.
CPU
First of all your CPU must support the virtualization extensions. We can check this on a Bash console if you have installed the integrated feature.
If it returns a positive number, 1 or higher your CPU does support the virtualization extensions. You must still ensure it's enabled in the BIOS. If it returns 0 then your CPU does not support hardware virtualization.
BIOS
You must have hardware virutalization enabled in the BIOS to create and run 64-bit virtual machines.
The following BIOS features need to be enabled:
- Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] (or AMD-v).
Hyper-V
If Hyper-V is enabled then Virtualbox will not be able to create 64-bit virtual machines.
Virtualbox Only 32 Bit Available Windows 10
If Hyper-V was enabled this will require a reboot.
Virtualbox Only Lists 32 Bit
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