
VirtualBox DOES get Unity to open, but the windows/panels appear in flashing colors.
As a temporary workaround, I've tried running Unity on Virtual PC and VirtualBox with Windows XP installs, but VPC doesn't have 3D acceleration support (blasted!). No APPCRASH, but also no Editor! Jen Grier 15 hours ago Rather than crashing, Unity seems to start, then silently refuse to boot. I reinstalled IE8 through the Programs-Features>Add/Remove Windows Services, then reinstalled Unity. Making sure all Windows updates (optional as well) are installed, especially display drivers.
Thanks for the tips, but none of these suggestions have helped yet. I've tried running it "as an Administrator" and in multiple compatibility modes, including XP and Vista options. Unfortunately, I've just done the install of the Unity Editor on Windows 7 64-bit and can't get it to open.