Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
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Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
I just updated my VirtualBox on Debian Wheezy from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, and VRDE seems to be non-functional. I run it headless and manage it using phpVirtualBox. When I start the Windows XP virtual machine, the phpVirtualBox page shows the remote desktop port in red and crossed out. Remote Desktop cannot connect. I can see the VM running in phpVirtualBox's preview window, but I have absolutely no way to control it.
The last time this happened, it was because I had not updated the extension pack with VirtualBox itself, but this time, I made sure to do that, uninstalling the old extension pack, running VBoxManage extpack cleanup, and installing the 5.0.4 extension pack. It's not helping this time.
Curiously, if I try to set the VRDE server using VBoxHeadless --vrde on, it just prints out the usage page. I'm not sure if that means the command is working or not doing anything.
The last time this happened, it was because I had not updated the extension pack with VirtualBox itself, but this time, I made sure to do that, uninstalling the old extension pack, running VBoxManage extpack cleanup, and installing the 5.0.4 extension pack. It's not helping this time.
Curiously, if I try to set the VRDE server using VBoxHeadless --vrde on, it just prints out the usage page. I'm not sure if that means the command is working or not doing anything.
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
If you do it means that you forgot to specify the VM which is to be started. VBoxHeadless is the VM process. So first, try if works and if the VRDE server is really enabled. Then check the VBox.log file for hints about problems with the Extension Pack.
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VBoxHeadless --vrde on
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VBoxHeadless --vrde on --startvm VM_NAME
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Ok, I started it with but there was no change; I still couldn't connect to it with RDP.
In the log, there's a big clue to the cause, but not the solution.
The extension pack is installed, but VRDE isn't available? Why?
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VBoxHeadless --vrde on --startvm VM_NAME
In the log, there's a big clue to the cause, but not the solution.
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00:00:00.045106 Package type: LINUX_32BITS_DEBIAN_7_0
00:00:00.211632 Installed Extension Packs:
00:00:00.211671 Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack (Version: 5.0.4 r102546; VRDE Module: VBoxVRDP)
00:00:00.212257 Console: Machine state changed to 'Starting'
00:00:00.488721 VRDE: VirtualBox Remote Desktop Extension is not available.
00:00:00.573505 SUP: Loaded VMMR0.r0 (/usr/lib/virtualbox/VMMR0.r0) at 0xf92e4020 - ModuleInit at 00000000f93037f0 and ModuleTerm at 00000000f9303c90
00:00:00.573560 SUP: VMMR0EntryEx located at 00000000f93075f0 and VMMR0EntryFast at 00000000f9306dc0
00:00:00.577717 Guest OS type: 'WindowsXP'
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
@YakkoWarner,
Please post the guests log file as an attachment, not just a snippet.
Please post the guests log file as an attachment, not just a snippet.
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
As you wish.Perryg wrote:Please post the guests log file as an attachment, not just a snippet.
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
I would also like to see the results of the following from the hosts terminal
- VBoxManage list extpacks
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
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> VBoxManage list extpacks
Extension Packs: 1
Pack no. 0: Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack
Version: 5.0.4
Revision: 102546
Edition:
Description: USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Host Controller, Host Webcam, VirtualBox RDP, PXE ROM, Disk Encryption.
VRDE Module: VBoxVRDP
Usable: true
Why unusable:
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Do either of these commands start the guest as intended?
- VBoxHeadless --startvm <uuid|name>
VBoxHeadless --startvm <uuid|name> --vrde on
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Nope, same results in both cases.
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
One last thing to see if you can isolate where the issue is try the following.
- VBoxManage startvm "VM name" --type headless
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Ok, I ran that. Still no change in results.
Log file is attached. I compared it to the log file posted above, and except for the timestamps, there's almost no difference.
Log file is attached. I compared it to the log file posted above, and except for the timestamps, there's almost no difference.
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Well the extension pack is clearly installed and stated as usable, so given the guest reports it is not suggest there is an issue between the host and guest channels. I do not have this issue on any of my systems so I don't know what else to say. Maybe Frank will drop back by with a suggestion, or you can post a ticket at bugtracker
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
VRDE: VirtualBox Remote Desktop Extension is not available.
Could you check if the Extension Pack is properly installed? Check the GUI / Preferences / Extension Packs or better do and post the output here.
Could you check if the Extension Pack is properly installed? Check the GUI / Preferences / Extension Packs or better do
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VBoxManage list extpacks
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
Yep, I did that a few posts above, but here's the output again:
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> VBoxManage list extpacks
Extension Packs: 1
Pack no. 0: Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack
Version: 5.0.4
Revision: 102546
Edition:
Description: USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Host Controller, Host Webcam, VirtualBox RDP, PXE ROM, Disk Encryption.
VRDE Module: VBoxVRDP
Usable: true
Why unusable:
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Re: Update from 5.0.2 to 5.0.4, VRDE disabled
*sigh*
Sometimes, all you have to do is reboot to fix a problem.
Sorry to concern you guys, and thanks for trying to help. I do appreciate it.
Sometimes, all you have to do is reboot to fix a problem.
Sorry to concern you guys, and thanks for trying to help. I do appreciate it.