Kernel Error

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FAIB
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Joined: 15. Feb 2010, 18:47
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Win Xp

Kernel Error

Post by FAIB »

This happened on my update from 3.1.4 -> 3.1.6....

Cannot Access the kernel driver!
Make sure the kernel module has been loaded successfully - Failed to open session......

What can I do to fix this? I really don't want to loose everything.

Other info: Using Windows xp, also on the session I'm using on my vb.
danny100
Posts: 10
Joined: 23. Mar 2010, 12:41
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE self-compiled
Guest OSses: windows xp windows 7

Re: Kernel Error

Post by danny100 »

back up the virtual harddrive and user setings uninstall sun virtualbox and then reinstall it worked for me
FAIB
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Re: Kernel Error

Post by FAIB »

How do you properly back up the virtual hard drive?
danny100
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Re: Kernel Error

Post by danny100 »

find the folder named .virtualbox and copy it
FAIB
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Re: Kernel Error

Post by FAIB »

Ok,I did as you said and it worked now.. Thanks for help :)
mwyckoff
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Primary OS: Ubuntu other
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Re: Kernel Error

Post by mwyckoff »

I found that just rerunning the installation and select repair works just fine. Still a good idea to backup though.
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