Windows Fails To Load

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gussy
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Windows Fails To Load

Post by gussy »

Using vers 4.3.18 with Yosemite

Worked OK to start but today cannot load windows get message Failed To Load VMMROrO
Verr_Suplib_Owner_not_root

Have uninstalled and reinstalled but same error.

Also when tried to install extension pack got message

Fails to install The owner is not root
'/Applications.
Have used virtual box for 3 years no problem could it be related to Yosemite.
I am is SERIOUS NEED OF HELP
Thanks in advance
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Re: Windows Fails To Load

Post by Perryg »

Run the Repair Disk Permissions using DIsk Utility on your MAC host then it should work.
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Re: Windows Fails To Load

Post by loukingjr »

Just FYI, you should always repair disk permissions before you install a new OS.
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gussy
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Re: Windows Fails To Load

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Many thanks for your help and interest.

Ran repair disc permissions and all was OK any other ideas PLEASE
gussy
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Re: Windows Fails To Load

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I am running out of ideas - can anyone out there help with this problem Mystified by message The Oner Is Not Root. even when try to install extension pac.

Many Thanks
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Re: Windows Fails To Load

Post by gussy »

THANKS & WELL DONE

Re-ran repair disc permissions and everything now OK

Just shows the strength of and value of forums.

Delighted with outcome
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