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I downloaded a disk image of Ubuntu 14.04 and when tried to run it inside of a virtual machine within Virtual Box it only pops up with a blank screen, and nothing else. Could installing install guest additions fix this problem?

Charo
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user275084
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    possible duplicate of [My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/162075/my-computer-boots-to-a-black-screen-what-options-do-i-have-to-fix-it) – Richard Apr 27 '14 at 19:28
  • When you say you downloaded a "disk image" do you mean an ISO file or a VirtualBox image (VDI)? – user898763452 Jul 18 '14 at 16:48

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How much memory have you given to use for the Ubuntu VM?

You need at least 4GB for Unity and around 2GB for Lubuntu.

I think you didn't give enough memory to install it, and that is why it is getting stuck there.

belacqua
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Yhal Htet Aung
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I ran into the same issue. You can try my solution : after increasing both the guest and video memory, my VM booted to the desktop.

belacqua
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Sam
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  • Welcome to Ask Ubuntu! Please don't add "thanks" as answers. Invest some time in the site and you will gain sufficient [privileges](http://askubuntu.com/privileges) to upvote answers you like, which is the Ask Ubuntu way of saying thank you. – Warren Hill Jul 18 '14 at 17:06
  • @WarrenHill This isn't a 'thanks' answer -- the second sentence is giving a solution (may be not detailed enough to be very helpful, but still not 'thanks'.) – belacqua Jul 18 '14 at 19:34
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For me I had to enable hardware virtualization (bios setting) first to increase the vm memory. Instructions for lenovo ideapad (intel processor running windows)

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  • While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes. – αғsнιη Oct 19 '14 at 05:56
  • I'd rather add the link in the comments to a good answer, but I have insufficient reputation :) – Yuri Feldman Oct 20 '14 at 09:01