VirtualBox 5.2.6 does not start on Mac OS X El Captitan

[madd0g]

I downloaded VirtualBox 5.2.6 dmg for iMac w/12 GB memory running Mac OS X El Capitan (most recent version).
Once placed in Applications folder (I also put it on toolbar) and double-clicking, it flashes like it's going to start
and then stops. Same effect when I start from toolbar.

BTW I also checked last version I had (I believe 5.1.4) did not start either.

So I'm wondering what it could be. Only thing new added is switched back to using Norton Internet Protection
(Anti-Virus tools). I did try opening up the firewall, even suspending firewall operation, whitelisting VirtualBox,
and a few other ideas. Nothing worked. I need some tool or process isolate the problem or at least diagnose.

Any suggestions?

Let me know if needed what else in way of info I should provide.

[madd0g]

I just noticed in VirtualBox 5.2.6 UserManual, pg 37-38 that it directs to execute on virtual drive VirtualBox.mpkg installer file. I did not see this.
The instrustions I read was to just drag Application to Application folder (and to the toolbar).

So I will try this by opening the install drive again and see if I missed something.

BTW I liked this execution as a backup (pg 38):

To mount from a command (terminal) line:

hdiutil attach /path/to/VirtualBox-xyz.dmg

Then open a terminal session and execute:

sudo installer -pkg /Volumes/VirtualBox/VirtualBox.pkg -target /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD

If I continue to have problems, I may do this instead.

[socratis]

using Norton Internet Protection (Anti-Virus tools)

Uninstall it, reboot, try to install VirtualBox again. If it doesn't work:

1. Reboot.
2. Download the latest release, or the latest test build (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Testbuilds), if you don't already have them.
3. Mount the DMG from the previous step. Run "VirtualBox_Uninstall.tool". Make sure there are no error messages. If there are, please post them, exactly as they appear.
4. Reboot.
5. Mount the DMG from the previous steps. Double-click the "VirtualBox.pkg". As soon as you start the installation, press Cmd+L to show the log. Select "Show All Logs" from the drop-down menu. Before the last step of the installation (Done), click the "Save" in the log window. ZIP and attach that file.
6. Start VirtualBox. If it crashes, open Console.app and look at "~/Library/Logs". Is there a VirtualBox related log with the current date/time? ZIP and attach that file as well.

[socratis]

The instrustions I read was to just drag Application to Application folder (and to the toolbar).

Where did you read that? That site/blog/instruction needs to be sued!!!

To mount from a command (terminal) line:
hdiutil attach /path/to/VirtualBox-xyz.dmg
sudo installer -pkg /Volumes/VirtualBox/VirtualBox.pkg -target /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD

The second command is wrong: 1) it assumes that your HD is called "Macintosh HD" (mine isn't), and 2) it *has* to be the root drive, so the commands should be:

[quote]sudo installer -pkg /Volumes/VirtualBox/VirtualBox.pkg -target /[/quote]

I just noticed in VirtualBox 5.2.6 UserManual, pg 37-38 that it directs to execute on virtual drive VirtualBox.mpkg installer file. I did not see this.

You're right. There is no ".mpkg" file, there's only the ".pkg" file. This needs to be fixed.

[madd0g]

It's now VirtualBox 5.2.18. Also Mac OS X 10.13.6 (High Sierra).

Still cannot install Win 10. Though with correct Extension version (VB above), I was able to use the USB stick of Win 10 install.
This USB drive could be found as a device. Still there is no link / path to install from. I read through VirtualBox documentation
multiple times and could not figure out what is wrong.

How am I supposed to do this process. I was able to complete an install of 2 versions of Linux w/o a hitch.

Why is Windows so difficult. Should I instead use VMware???

maddog

[andyp73]

I am a little confused by your last post so can you confirm that this is the current situation...

1. You have installed VirtualBox 5.2.18 onto a macOS 10.13.6 host

2. You have correctly configured and installed two versions of Linux as guests within VirtualBox and these run without problem

3. You are currently unable to install Windows 10 as a guest using Windows 10 install media on a USB stick

If that is all correct then the BIOS provided by VirtualBox doesn't support booting from USB devices. You will need to use a .iso file and insert it into the virtual optical drive. Creating a new guest using the Windows 10 template should be all you need. You can download the Windows 10 ISO images from here. All you will need is a valid license key to go with it.

-Andy.