VM Error

Discussions related to using VirtualBox on Windows hosts.
tuantda
Posts: 1
Joined: 11. Nov 2016, 05:10

Re: VM Error

Post by tuantda »

AdHominen wrote:You could try running VirtualBox "As Administrator" in Windows 10.
This work with WIN7 host VirtualBox 5.1
MP Shaheer
Posts: 1
Joined: 2. Dec 2016, 20:08

Re: VM Error

Post by MP Shaheer »

antevans wrote:
AdHominen wrote:You could try running VirtualBox "As Administrator" in Windows 10.
That worked for me, thanks. Host is Win10pro and VB5.0.0.

Running everything as an admin is great. You don't have to worry about security any more. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks! This worked for me as well. run as administrator :)
Perryg
Site Moderator
Posts: 34369
Joined: 6. Sep 2008, 22:55
Primary OS: Linux other
VBox Version: OSE self-compiled
Guest OSses: *NIX

Re: VM Error

Post by Perryg »

Running everything as an admin is great. You don't have to worry about security any more.
Actually this is a true statement but one that has a different meaning than you think. Running as administrator negates any and all security measures and leaves you open to rootkits, virus, bots, and more. Nobody in their right mind should do this.
Post Reply