I'm trying to install the latest Windows 8 preview on VMware Player 5, after trying build 8200 for a while.
Immediately after booting, it gives me the following error:
Re: Windows 8.1 64bit does not run with Q9650 CPU??? Joe_intel Jan 26, 2015 1:59 PM ( in response to zonkiii ) The Spec Code (engraved on the metal surface of the processor) should indicate the stepping/revision.
Your PC Needs To Restart.
Please hold down the power button.
Error Code: 0x0000005D
Please hold down the power button.
Error Code: 0x0000005D
I have seen some other questions that recommend turning on a BIOS setting, but the old motherboard I am using does not appear to have such a setting.
Are there any workarounds?
EDITMy motherboard is an ASUS P5LD2 with an intel core 2 duo.
I am now going through all the options in the bios that sound remotely like No-Execute Memory Protection, data execution protection or no-execute protection, but there's definitely no option that mentions protection.
I am now going through all the options in the bios that sound remotely like No-Execute Memory Protection, data execution protection or no-execute protection, but there's definitely no option that mentions protection.
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From Unable to install Windows 8 - Error Code 0x0000005D:
Unlike Windows Vista and 7, Windows 8 (as from build 8400) is not compatible with all models of the Pentium 4 processor.
![Install Install](http://windows.intowindows.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Your-CPU-Is-Not-Compatible-With-Windows-8-Error.jpg)
This is due to the fact that Windows 8 requires a processor compatible with the following functions: SSE2, PAE and NX bit. All Pentium 4 are compatible with SSE2 and EAP: the problem may come from the NX bit.
- First, make sure your Pentium 4 model supports the NX bit: for sockets 423 or 478 processors, then it won't work (in most cases).
- For sockets 775 processors, it can be compatible. If the CPU supports NX-bit, you can install Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit (it depends on the models!).
- Also make sure that NX bit is not disabled in the BIOS (if present).
Here's a how-to guide to help you fix this specific problem .
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