How To Fix Error 0xc0000260 On Windows 8

If you have successfully downloaded Windows 8 (You can Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview from official website given here) and when you are installing Windows 8 as Virtual machine on VMware Workstation or on Microsoft Virtual PC you may get the following Error, 0xc0000260

Here, let us see how to sove, error 0xc0000260 in Windows 8.

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Windows 8 has many positive response since its consumer preview launched. However, for some of us  on installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview, ended up with error 0xc0000260.

If you come across with this error 0xc0000260 code in Windows 8 Consumer Preview, nothing to worry.

In such scenario, we would suggest you that in the VMware settings under System Tools Enable or Check box at CPU PAE / NX and make sure it is marked on the Processor tab. If not, you can try to Check the box. It is also necessary that you have to adjust the CPU (64 bit mandatory) on the host, the VT-X support.

Make sure in Vbox you will find PAE / NX system and choose processor. Also, you have to go to Display from your Vbox and needs to check or tick 2D and 3D option in Video tab without fail.

Once everything is followed as suggested above, you may then press OK and run your windows 8 again, and it will work without any error.