cant run Virtualbox on MacBookPro 2007 running Mavericks

[HeathHayle]

hi guys I am trying to run Virtualbox on MacBookPro 2007 running Mavericks it installs fine but when I try to run it bounces on the dock for a sec or so then disappears when I try and run it via terminal by typing virtualbox I get the error Segmentation fault: 11 I have also tried version 5.1 but same thing happens thanks for your help!

[socratis]

I get the error Segmentation fault: 11

That sounds very suspiciously close to the answer from 'ocluss' in Virtualbox 5.1.20 application crashes on OSX ≥ 10.12.4. You didn't tells us the specific, exact version of VirtualBox (you should always when reporting a problem), but try to upgrade to the latest from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads or try the test builds from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Testbuilds. If that doesn't work, you'll need to provide more information about the crashes, your OS version, your computer model, etc.

[HeathHayle]

I am confused by your answer because I did list that the version was the latest didnt work so I tryied 5.1 the crash was it bounces on the dock for a sec or so the os version is mavericks and the computer model is a macbookpro 2007

[mpack]

I did list that the version was the latest

Did you? Where?

In any case "latest" is not a version designation, at best it relies on us having to guess what version you think is the latest and is no help at all to someone reading the topic in the future. Its much easier if you simply say what version you are using. And note that "5.1" is not a version either, that only indicates a development branch. 5.1.22 is the latest release version as I type this.

Also, when you say you "when I try to run it", I understand that "it" means the manager application, not a VM?

[HeathHayle]

oh no I didn't did I sorry guys I have tried both 5.1.22 version and 5.1.20 of virtualbox and when I say run it I mean clicking virtualbox in the application folder

[socratis]

Your 10.9 exact version please.
Your exact Mac model please.

[HeathHayle]

OS X 10.9.5 and MacBook Pro 17" 2.4GHZ

[socratis]

I was thinking more in terms of "MacBookPro3,1", but that's OK, it was the only MBP from 2007. Well, that one has an Intel Core 2 Duo, quite old I'm afraid. I'm not sure if it's going to work or not (I have a MBP8,3 myself) and it's working fine.

Have you ever had VirtualBox running successfully on this MBP before? Could you try the latest from the 5.0.x or even the 4.3.x series?

[HeathHayle]

nope first time using Virtualbox on the mac ok will try that thanks

[morac]

I have the same issue from 5.1.20, the ver 5.1.18 and prev are Ok.
I have the following hardware
iMac mid 2010
. Model Identifier: iMac 11.3
. Processor Name: Intel Core i3

and the follwing software
. OS X 10.9.5 (Maverick)

Best regards

Marc

[socratis]

Model Identifier: iMac11,3

You do NOT have the same problem. Please read the whole thread before posting a "me too". Your iMac does NOT have a Core2 Duo, it has an i3 as you pointed out. So, please, open a new thread, pick an appropriate title and describe your problem exactly.

[morac]

I told i have the same issue because the symptoms were the same:

... but when I try to run it bounces on the dock for a sec or so then disappears when I try and run it via terminal by typing virtualbox I get the error Segmentation fault: 11 ...

furthermore i thought it can be useful to report that this issue is also present on different hardware and to report to HeathHayle that, in my case, the ver 5.1.18 works.

Anyway, i opened new thread as you recommended me.

Best regards