Unable to "select and install software"

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Zer12
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Unable to "select and install software"

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Back brief, so I set up my Oracle VMbox to install Kali linux, and I have run into the issue where I can't install the software. I installed the software, but as soon as it finished it gave me an error message "An installation step failed. You can try to run the failing item..." I will attach the logs. I can't install the GRUB bootloader as well (same error message).
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scottgus1
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Primary OS: MS Windows 10
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
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Re: Unable to "select and install software"

Post by scottgus1 »

00:00:02.769512 Console: Machine state changed to 'Restoring'
We'd need a log from a fully-shut-down guest, not save-stated.

Also, please try to check if Hyper-V is running. To turn Hyper-V off completely, do this:

1. Shut down all programs. You will have to reboot your host.

2. Find the Command Prompt icon, right click it and choose Run As Administrator.

3. Enter this command:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
4. Enter this command:
shutdown -s -t 2
5. When the computer turns off, unplug it for 20 seconds. Then plug it in again and boot up Windows 10.

If your Virtualbox does not start successfully, see I have a 64bit host, but can't install 64bit guests. The 64-bits tutorial has a couple more things to look for in step 2. For further info, see https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/139 ... puter.html
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