Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hi All,
I had and old version of virtual box installed on my laptop - 6.1.38 I uninstalled it - since it did not uninstall, I tried using regedit and I tried installing 6.1.40 but it says "Fatal error during installation". So I tried the following:
1. Install as administrator
2. disable antivirus
3. delete the ".VirtualBox" folder
4. cleaning the registry with CCleaner
5. disabled USB support
None of this worked, please help me resolve the issue.
Thank you,
Rose
I had and old version of virtual box installed on my laptop - 6.1.38 I uninstalled it - since it did not uninstall, I tried using regedit and I tried installing 6.1.40 but it says "Fatal error during installation". So I tried the following:
1. Install as administrator
2. disable antivirus
3. delete the ".VirtualBox" folder
4. cleaning the registry with CCleaner
5. disabled USB support
None of this worked, please help me resolve the issue.
Thank you,
Rose
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Please try this:
Make a new folder on your C drive to put the installer and the log it will make:
C:\VBinstall
Put the installer in the new folder. Open a Run-As-Admin command prompt, and enter this in the command line:
"C:\VBinstall\VirtualBox-X.Y.Z-######-Win.exe"{space}--logging{space}--msi-log-file{space}"C:\VBinstall\textfile.txt"
So for 6.1.38 it should read:
"C:\VBinstall\VirtualBox-6.1.38-153438-Win.exe" --logging --msi-log-file "C:\VBinstall\msilog.txt"
Zip and post "msilog.txt" using the forum's Upload Attachment tab.
Make a new folder on your C drive to put the installer and the log it will make:
C:\VBinstall
Put the installer in the new folder. Open a Run-As-Admin command prompt, and enter this in the command line:
"C:\VBinstall\VirtualBox-X.Y.Z-######-Win.exe"{space}--logging{space}--msi-log-file{space}"C:\VBinstall\textfile.txt"
So for 6.1.38 it should read:
"C:\VBinstall\VirtualBox-6.1.38-153438-Win.exe" --logging --msi-log-file "C:\VBinstall\msilog.txt"
Zip and post "msilog.txt" using the forum's Upload Attachment tab.
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11 - msilog.txt
Hello,
Thanks a lot for your reply. I have attached the file.
Thank you
Thanks a lot for your reply. I have attached the file.
Thank you
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
The log doesn't seem to show an error, except that the install failed. 'Tis a puzzle to me. Look at these links, maybe the Windows MSI system is bunged.
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hello,
I tried repair but it showed no errors after scan & the checks.
I again tried installing but it failed. Should I try editing the registry & changing any key?
Thank you
I tried repair but it showed no errors after scan & the checks.
I again tried installing but it failed. Should I try editing the registry & changing any key?
Thank you
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
I regret I don't know much more about fixing these MSI installer issues. The Virtualbox installer is really a Microsoft MSI installer app carrying the Virtualbox payload.
You could try enabling full MSI logging, then run the installer again, and post the new log (This log will be bigger):
Basic troubleshooting steps for Windows Installer
Enable Windows Installer logging
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/troubl ... er-logging
You could try enabling full MSI logging, then run the installer again, and post the new log (This log will be bigger):
Basic troubleshooting steps for Windows Installer
Enable Windows Installer logging
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/troubl ... er-logging
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hello,
In the link - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troub ... er-logging
I am unable to modify the name to Logging for the path:
Path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
The name is greyed out to 'Default'. I have attached the screenshot. Please check if it is correct(I have not done this before)
In the link - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troub ... er-logging
I am unable to modify the name to Logging for the path:
Path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
The name is greyed out to 'Default'. I have attached the screenshot. Please check if it is correct(I have not done this before)
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Please check the log file as well.
Thank you
Thank you
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
The problem you are having is with the MSI installer, not with VirtualBox (which is why you found a solution at Microsoft). You are more likely to get reliable help in a Microsoft forum than here because of this - that's their special interest.Rosea wrote:Hello,
In the link - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troub ... er-logging
I am unable to modify the name to Logging for the path:
Path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
The installation of the VirtualBox network drivers failed. The error code 0x80070002 typically indicates general problems inside the Windows installer mechanisms. Google is your friend.msilog.txt wrote:InstallNetLwf: VBoxNetCfgWinNetLwfInstall failed, error = 0x80070002 InstallNetFlt: VBoxNetCfgWinNetFltInstall failed, error = 0x80070002
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hello,
I google searched and tried many solutions but I still cannot install virtualbox
Thank you,
Rose
I google searched and tried many solutions but I still cannot install virtualbox
Thank you,
Rose
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
You'll have to post this final log and fth0's diagnoses on a Microsoft forum that deals with installing issues.
At this point Virtualbox isn't running yet, and Windows is having trouble installing the Virtualbox files. Something is wrong with your Windows. A Microsoft forum may be able to explain what to do.
At this point Virtualbox isn't running yet, and Windows is having trouble installing the Virtualbox files. Something is wrong with your Windows. A Microsoft forum may be able to explain what to do.
Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hi Scott,
Thanks a lot for your help.
Best regards,
Rose
Thanks a lot for your help.
Best regards,
Rose
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Hi. Any update on how to proceed? I have exact same symptoms. /Peter
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Re: Unable to install virtualbox on windows 11
Peter, see the advice given to Rosea above and try it. If you still have trouble, start a new topic.