Can't upgrade/install VB v7.0.16 into another location beside in C:\Program Files\ directory.

[ant]

Hello,

I'm trying to install VirtualBox-7.0.16-162802-Win.exe to upgrade my installed v7.0.14 (C:\winstuff\VirtualBox\) in my updated 64-bit W10 Pro. PC. However, its setup program says "Invalid installation directory -- The chosen installation directory is invalid, as it does not meet the security requirements. Please choose another directory for installing Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.16."

Also, for kicks. I tried C:\winstuff\VirtualBox7.0.16\ and got the same error. I even tried running installer as admin and rebooting my PC. Same results. Uh, something is wrong. I tried C:\Program Files\VirtualBox v7.0.16\ and it lets me use that. How is this more secured? Did anyone else have this problem too? I never had this problem before.

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon.

[ChrisBlair]

I have the same problem on 64-bit W10 Pro.

[Kumba]

I'm trying to install VirtualBox-7.0.16-162802-Win.exe to upgrade my installed v7.0.14 (C:\winstuff\VirtualBox\) in my updated 64-bit W10 Pro. PC. However, its setup program says "Invalid installation directory -- The chosen installation directory is invalid, as it does not meet the security requirements. Please choose another directory for installing Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.16."

I created Ticket #22044 for this.

[ant]

I'm trying to install VirtualBox-7.0.16-162802-Win.exe to upgrade my installed v7.0.14 (C:\winstuff\VirtualBox\) in my updated 64-bit W10 Pro. PC. However, its setup program says "Invalid installation directory -- The chosen installation directory is invalid, as it does not meet the security requirements. Please choose another directory for installing Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.16."

I created Ticket #22044 for this.

Thank you. I added my comment in it.

[wild-fire]

I have the same problem on 64-bit W10 Pro.

Me too..
I am using windows 11 Home edition.
I even tried turning off both my Anti-virus and Windows Defender, no avail.