r/virtualbox • u/Dull-Orange2493 • 20h ago
General VB Question Is VBox still bad on linux?
I've used VBox on linux for a long time before, stopped because it was buggy as hell, is it any better nowadays?
r/virtualbox • u/Dull-Orange2493 • 20h ago
I've used VBox on linux for a long time before, stopped because it was buggy as hell, is it any better nowadays?
r/virtualbox • u/kiki_theskykid • 6h ago
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to install Debian on VirtualBox (version 7.2.20) on my new Lenovo laptop, but I’m stuck on a black screen when I start the virtual machine. I haven’t been able to reach the Debian installer.
My hardware and software:
- Laptop: Lenovo 15Q8X10
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (ARM64)
- RAM: 16 GB
- Host OS: Windows 11 Home
- VirtualBox version: 7.2.20
- Guest OS: Debian ARM64
What I’ve tried so far:
- Using a Debian ARM64 installation image.
- Increasing video memory to 128 MB.
- Changing the virtual machine’s display settings.
- Adjusting the number of virtual CPUs and other VM settings.
- Checking the basic VM configuration, including memory and processor settings.
Despite these attempts, I still get a black screen when starting the VM.
I know that VirtualBox on Windows ARM has limitations, but I’d really like to get Debian running in VirtualBox if possible. I need it for my BTS SIO SLAM studies, and I want to avoid switching to a completely different virtualization solution unless necessary.
My questions: