Windows 7 over VMware Fusion

[bobbyboulders]

hey guys,

i was trying to install windows 7 x64bit on fusion. But i am getting this 'failed' message. is it because my cpu will not support this version and i have to get the x86 version?

btw i selected windows server 2008 for the install. the guide i was following told me to select server 2008 x64 edition, but didnt have Any options that had x64.

 

[Farplaner]

When I did VMWare over Windows 7 (already installed using bootcamp), it detected it as Vista x64. So you may want to try Vista x64?

 

[bobbyboulders]

i have No options for Anything 'x64'....

 

[bobbyboulders]

these are my only options...

 

[Beerfloat]

these are my only options...

I do have several x64 options under that list. Are you running the latest Fusion (2.05 afaik)?

Do you have a processor that is VT-capable? If not, I believe x64 is not supported.

 

[bobbyboulders]

im not sure how to check if my cpu is VT-compatible? any ideas? i have a core duo processor. dont know if that is vt compatible....

i have the latest version of vmware fusion. just downloaded the update today. 2.0.5

thanks

 

[j26]

If it's a first gen MacBook you have, then it's the Yonah procesor and it's 32 bit.

 

[bobbyboulders]

ah ok... that is most likely it then.

Thanks. i guess i can live with a x86 version loaded...