Page 1 of 1

W7 VB does not start after moving the host [SOLVED]

Posted: 31. Oct 2020, 16:50
by 52ROSt
Host: Linux Mint 20 Cinamon
Guest: W7 Pro 32 bit
Virtual Box Version 6.1.10_Ubuntu r138449
Extension Pack: VM Virtual Box Extension Pack 6.1.16r140961
VNC Extension 6.1.10r138449

This VB runs fine in Linux Mint 17.3 KDE host.

I zipped all the files of this box and moved it on the new host.

The same time I move also a VB with Windows XP in the same way to the same new host. The Windows XP machine runs fine.

The W7 VB starts and stops with the following error message.
Failed to open a session for the virtual machine W7_32bit Pro_OS.

Failed to load R0 module /usr/lib/virtualbox/ExtensionPacks/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack/linux.amd64/VBoxEhciR0.r0: SUP_IOCTL_LDR_OPEN failed (VERR_INVALID_PARAMETER).

Failed to load ring-0 module 'VBoxEhciR0.r0' for device 'usb-ehci' (VERR_INVALID_PARAMETER).

Result Code: NS_ERROR_FAILURE (0x80004005)
Component: ConsoleWrap
Interface: IConsole {872da645-4a9b-1727-bee2-5585105b9eed}
I appreciate your help to find a solution.

Re: W7 VB does not start after moving the host

Posted: 31. Oct 2020, 23:22
by scottgus1
Extension Pack version must match the Virtualbox version. Downgrade EP or upgrade VB.
52ROSt wrote:Virtual Box Version 6.1.10_Ubuntu r138449
Extension Pack: VM Virtual Box Extension Pack 6.1.16r140961
VNC Extension 6.1.10r138449
Though this is not part of the immediate problem, it is something to consider: You're running Ubuntu's fork:
52ROSt wrote:Virtual Box Version 6.1.10_Ubuntu r138449
Technically, the forum doesn't support forks, only Virtualbox from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads

Re: W7 VB does not start after moving the host

Posted: 1. Nov 2020, 02:27
by 52ROSt
@ scottgus1

Thanks for your reply.

How do I downgrade the EP?

Just installing the matching one?

If I first have to remove the current EP, how do I have to do this?

Thanks in advance.

Re: W7 VB does not start after moving the host

Posted: 1. Nov 2020, 15:27
by scottgus1
EP can be uninstalled and installed in the main Virtualbox window, File menu, Preferences, Extensions. You might have to run Virtualbox via sudo to get permissions.

Re: W7 VB does not start after moving the host

Posted: 2. Nov 2020, 14:50
by 52ROSt
@scottgus1

Again thanks for your helping comments

I used Synaptic Package Manager to uninstall only the application as such. Then installed the latest version (61.1.16), clicked the VBs (XP and W7) and both startetd running.

Now my next challenge is a W10 VB.

Re: W7 VB does not start after moving the host [SOLVED]

Posted: 2. Nov 2020, 17:33
by scottgus1
Great! Glad you're up and running.