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Aspire GX-281 virtualization
Ericepg
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Hi, I downloaded VirtualBox today to test some Linux distros. First thing I did was to download 64-bit Ubuntu. When it was all set up I got this error message "AMD-V is not enabled" or something like that. Is there any way to enable AMD-V? I've sneaked around in the BIOS but couldn't find an option for virtualization. Also, it's not a problem with VirtualBox because the Acceleration tab is grayed out. Does anyone have a answer instead of flashing a modded BIOS, because I don't want to ruin my computer. I have the Ryzen 1400 btw 
Thanks Eric
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JordanB
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@Ericepg
VirtualBox works fine. Ubuntu 17.10 guest works fine. You don't need a modded BIOS. The latest BIOS from Acer works fine.
The only thing I can suggest is checking to see if you have the latest BIOS. If you don't have the latest BIOS, then update to the latest BIOS.
1. Right click on the Windows Start button
2. Left Click on Run
3. Type msinfo32
4. click ok
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
Look in the Appendix folder for BIOS update instructions.
As always, you should create a USB factory recovery drive and backup your important personal files before you attempt to run VirtualBox.
https://www.lifewire.com/run-ubuntu-within-windows-virtualbox-2202098
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/538321/how-enable-virtualization-in-acer-gx-281-amd-v
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Download R01-A3 from Acer's website. Unzip/extract it. Follow the 9 steps in the Appendix Win Flash Utility SOP.
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VirtualBox works fine. Ubuntu 17.10 guest works fine. You don't need a modded BIOS. The latest BIOS from Acer works fine.
The only thing I can suggest is checking to see if you have the latest BIOS. If you don't have the latest BIOS, then update to the latest BIOS.
1. Right click on the Windows Start button
2. Left Click on Run
3. Type msinfo32
4. click ok
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
Look in the Appendix folder for BIOS update instructions.
As always, you should create a USB factory recovery drive and backup your important personal files before you attempt to run VirtualBox.
https://www.lifewire.com/run-ubuntu-within-windows-virtualbox-2202098
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/538321/how-enable-virtualization-in-acer-gx-281-amd-v
Yes, but I can't even select Ubuntu (64-bit), I only have the 32-bit option. Also my BIOS is R01-A1. Thanks
My BIOS is the latest that I downloaded from acer's website. My BIOS settings are default settings.
I'm connected to Internet/router via Ethernet (not wireless).
I use the latest Windows 10 home.
But in the task manager it says that Virtualization is disabled.
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support-product/7242?b=1
2. What happens when you go in to BIOS settings and load the defaults (F9) and then save/exit (F10) ?
Answer those two questions.
Do you want me to do the number 2 first or update the BIOS first? And do I update the BIOS via Windows or via a flashdrive?
Download R01-A3 from Acer's website. Unzip/extract it. Follow the 9 steps in the Appendix Win Flash Utility SOP.