Ubuntu – Ubuntu on VirtualBox leads to a black screen

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After VirtualBox boot, I see a regular Ubuntu menu from the official OS image:

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But it doesn't matter what I choose from here. Choosing anything will lead to a black screen with blinking cursor.

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I am trying to install Ubuntu 16.04 Desktop (32-bit) since without virtualization x64 version isn't possible to install. I am on the latest fresh version of VirtualBox 5.2.

Is there anything I can do?

Here I choose nomodeset, then I press esc to close that window and press enter to proceed with the installation. After that I am back to black screen.
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Best Answer

@ OP -

Have you checked your BIOS of the host machine to enable virtualization technology? I had the same issue. I took notice when I could only install 32-bit systems even though I run a 64-bit environment. If you can, get to the BIOS, enable the Virtualization Technology (Intel VT or AMD-V) and then try again. I did the above step and I am running the install with no problems and I have the option now to select 32-bit or 64-bit installs.

Cheers.

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