Enable Virtualization on iMac running Linux

[mangowifi]

Hello,

I am running Linux Mint as the main OS on my Intel iMac (2007).

The CPU is a Core 2 Duo 7700 x86_64 with Intel VT-x support.

I have VMWare Workstation player installed, but when I run a VM I get the error message:

"Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT is not supported on this platform.

Continue without virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT?"

Does anyone have any ideas of how to enable it?

[wila]

Hi,

Welcome at the VMware community forums.

What type of guest OS are you trying to run in that VM?

Note that workstation player is complaining about supporting a virtual version of VT-x not the host VT-x itself.

This is needed for example if you want to run a hypervisor within VMware Player (nested virtualisation where that hypervisor itself can have virtual machines) and should not be needed for normal guest OS's.

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Wil

[dariusd]

Your Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700 lacks the Extended Page Tables feature which is necessary for virtualized VT-x.

But... you only need virtualized VT-x if you want to run virtual machines within your virtual machine – called Nested Virtualization.

If you just want to run a virtual machine, and don't need to run virtual machines within your virtual machine, simply deselect Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI in your VM's settings (instructions).  Your virtual machine will continue to make use of your host processor's hardware virtualization capabilities, but we will not try to virtualize VT-x for use inside the virtual machine.

If you need to use nested virtual machines, you'll need to upgrade to a system with a more modern and capable processor.

Cheers,

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Darius

[mangowifi]

Thank you for your posts.

I am running Linux Mint natively on my iMac hardware then using VM Workstation to run GNS3 VM.

So it sounds like i just need to uncheck that box, as I'm not running a VM within a VM.

Thank you for your help again, it is much appreciated.