Can't install VirtualBox networking drivers on WinXP Host

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adammw
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Can't install VirtualBox networking drivers on WinXP Host

Post by adammw »

Hi,
I've got a Windows XP host running VirtualBox 3.0.2 (i think) and when trying to upgrade from 3.0.0 to 3.0.2, the installer hung when trying to install network drivers. Choosing not to install them fix the problem in that it allowed me to fully install VirtualBox, but without Networking support. How can I install this component on this machine? I can't get log files because it's already installed and doesn't give me the option to add/remove components, and the repair doesn't work due to not finding the msi file.

Thanks for any help.
Perryg
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Re: Can't install VirtualBox networking drivers on WinXP Host

Post by Perryg »

Easiest way it to right click the install file and left click run as admin.
Then select uninstall. Once uninstall is complete (DO NOT REBOOT) Right click the install program and left click run as Admin. Install all components and this time when complete reboot.
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