Trying to install Windows XP as guest OS in VirtualBox, ArtistX linux host. I start the virtual machine to install WinXP and get the blue screens for installing WinXP, but at the point where I need to press F8=agree to the EULA and get the install happening, the F8 (and perhaps any function keys) is not recognized so I am dead in the water.
ArtistX (current distro), AMD x64 six core desktop PC, 16GB RAM.
I was able to get virtualbox to recognize my usb devices, including my Microsoft wireless usb mouse/keyboard, so i just do not understand why my keyboard function keys (F8 specifically) are not being recognized during the WinXP install process? Should I try doing the install with a wired usb keyboard? with a PS/2 keyboard?
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ArtistX (current distro), AMD x64 six core desktop PC, 16GB RAM.
I was able to get virtualbox to recognize my usb devices, including my Microsoft wireless usb mouse/keyboard, so i just do not understand why my keyboard function keys (F8 specifically) are not being recognized during the WinXP install process? Should I try doing the install with a wired usb keyboard? with a PS/2 keyboard?
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