VB on my Windows 10 PC is version 7.0.6 r155176 (Qt5.15.2)
I think VB may have been upgraded automatically, silently in the background by my security software.
When I launch my VM I get the error message shown in the attached screenshot.
When I try to get around the problem by deleting the files:
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\vbox*.sys
I get errors saying that the files are in use. However VB isn't running. Rebooting doesn't help.
Any suggestions to solve this would be appreciated
Upgrade problem
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paulcybercitizen
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Upgrade problem
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scottgus1
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Re: Upgrade problem
This "feature" needs the kibosh put on it right quick. Find it, terminate it with extreme prejudice.paulcybercitizen wrote:I think VB may have been upgraded automatically, silently in the background by my security software.
In fact, uninstall this security software altogether and let built-in Windows Defender come up to the plate. Then:
- Uninstall Virtualbox and reboot.
- Go to "C:\Windows\System32\drivers", look for any files called 'Vbox*.sys' (there could be up to 5) and delete them.
- Reboot again.
- Reinstall Virtualbox using right-click-Run-As-Administrator.
- Try the VMs.