[Solved] Help with virtualbox

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ikith
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[Solved] Help with virtualbox

Post by ikith »

VirtualBox will not start until this problem is fixed. Please consult /var/log/vbox-install.log to find out why the kernel module does not compile. Most probably the kernel sources were not found. Install them and execute

/etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup

as root.

I get this when I install 1.6.6 how can I fix this? I messed with my kernel to fix my wireless drivers now this isn't working. Please help.

Using 2.6.24-21 generic iirc
vkov_tinsky
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Re: Help with virtualbox

Post by vkov_tinsky »

ikith wrote:Please consult /var/log/vbox-install.log to find out why the kernel module does not compile.
... and what does it say in the log?
Sasquatch
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Post by Sasquatch »

See the VirtualBox FAQ for some basic answers.
See the Forum Posting Guide for help framing questions and give the proper information. You at least need the kernel headers installed.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
ikith
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Post by ikith »

Okay so I just installed build essentials, headers, and module assistant and I still get the same error message. The install log says the following:

Makefile:127: *** Error: unable to find the sources of your current Linux kernel. Specify KERN_DIR=<directory> and run Make again. Stop.

I fixed the problem! I had to recheck proposed updates then do the headers then uncheck the proposed updates again. VBOX works now. Thank you all and I'm sorry for wasting your time.
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