WinXP Guest Additions (Error Executing VBoxDrvInst.exe)

[ffiesta]

In my Debian 4.9.0-8-amd64 I have a VM with Windows XP 32-bits already installed, and I'm using Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.0.4.

After inserting the Guest Additions image (through the menu options), the AutoRun installer kicks in. I went ahead with all options by default and began the installation.

Then this error happened. Copying it to a notepad it reads as follows:

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Error Executing: ""C:\Archivos de Programa\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\VBoxDrvInst.exe" driver install "C:\Archivos de Programa\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\VBoxGuest.inf" "C:\Archivos de Programa\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\install_drivers.log"" (exit code: 2) -- aborting installation

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I think it's worth mentioning that the guest os had a previous Guest Additions installed (around 5.1), but the drag and drop nor the clipboard functions worked, so I first tried installing it on top of it (to no avail), then I tried uninstalling the 5.1 and tried again... Same error.

I'm getting the impression that the new Guest Additions, along with VirtualBox's version, doesn't support WinXP as much.

I'm eager to know possible solutions, else I'd have to install an older VirtualBox version (to which I'd consider a big bummer).

Fast edit: I checked the hard drive's free space and it has a lot of it.

[socratis]

I'm getting the impression that the new Guest Additions, along with VirtualBox's version, doesn't support WinXP as much.

That's the wrong impression, WinXP GAs are well and supported, I've been trying them all the time, so have hordes of people.

There's something else going on with your VM, something that it is not VirtualBox related...

• Can you make a list of the apps you have in your guest?
• Are you an administrator in your WinXP VM?