VirtualBox can't run Kali - "kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU"

Question

I upgraded Ubuntu 16.04 to Ubuntu 17.04. Now I installed VirtualBox and am trying to make a Kali Linux virtual machine, but it is showing me this message:

This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU.
Unable to boot - Please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU.

I am running Dell Optiplex 745 with 3GB Ram.

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 25 '17 at 03:22

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That message means your CPU is 32-bit, but the Kali image you are using is 64-bit. Use the 32-bit Kali image instead.

answered Jun 25 '17 at 03:22

wjandrea

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Dear i had tried the 32-bit image as well but it is still showing the same errot – Alcash Jul 02 '17 at 05:24

VirtualBox can't run Kali - "kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU"

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