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  1. #1
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    Unable to start virtual box

    When ever i start the virtual box its giving me this error in new window

    Code:
    VirtualBox kernel driver not installed. The vboxdrv kernel module was either not loaded or /dev/vboxdrv was not created for some reason. Please install the virtualbox-ose-modules package for your kernel, e.g. virtualbox-ose-modules-generic..
    VBox status code: -1908 (VERR_VM_DRIVER_NOT_INSTALLED).
    
    
    Result Code: 
    0x80004005
    Component: 
    Console
    Interface: 
    IConsole {1dea5c4b-0753-4193-b909-22330f64ec45}
    Any solution
    "Those Who Can, Will Finish It.
    Those Who Can't Will Justify/Complain the reasons."

  2. #2
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    Re: Unable to start virtual box

    You have to get the correct kernel from the repos and then it should load. There is already a thread on this issue. Please do a search for "virtualbox" and you should find it easily. I will look for it also and post back.

    EDIT: Thought of something else. you may have to reboot once the new kerneal is installed in order for it to work.
    http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=770745
    Last edited by rcdeacon; July 13th, 2008 at 11:10 AM.

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    Re: Unable to start virtual box

    (1) is your user in the vboxuser group?
    (2) if it is, then reinstall vbox... maybe there has been an issue (or kernel update)

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    Question Re: Unable to start virtual box

    Quote Originally Posted by rraj.be View Post
    When ever i start the virtual box its giving me this error in new window

    Any solution
    Have you tried doing what it says to do?

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    Re: Unable to start virtual box

    Search for "vboxdrv" in synaptic and install the virtualbox modules
    Also add your user to vboxusers group.

    ANother advice:
    Use closed source version of VIrtualbox instead of VIrtualbox OSE.

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