[FIX] VirtualBox Installation Failed on Windows
Oracle VM Virtual Box has been facing a major installation error on windows, which is mostly faced after you have completed all the required steps to progress further into the installation and you receive the “Installation Failed Error: Fatal e0rror during installation” message. One of the most common cause for this error are interference from third-party security software.
This guide will show you how to fix Windows’s Virtual Box installation error.
1. Run Virtual Box Installer As An Administrator
The User account control (UAC) determines whether the app should run in administrator or non-administrator mode. If the Installer is running the non-administrator mode, it won’t have enough privileges to write the temporary files it requires to install the Virtual Box; therefore, running the Virtual Box Installer as an administrator can grant the necessary permissions to the installer.
Follow these steps:
- Open the directory where your VirtualBox installer is located.
- Now, right-click on the installer, and click “Run as Administrator.”
Running Virtual Box as an administrator. - When the User Account Control prompt appears on the screen, click YES.
- Now follow the on-screen instructions to check if the issue is resolved or not.
2. Run Program Install Troubleshooter for VirtualBox
When Virtual Box fails to install properly, you can use the Microsoft Program install Troubleshooter to automatically repair the issues on your system that are stopping you from installing the virtual box.
Follow the Methods below to Run the Microsoft Install Troubleshooter:
- Download the Microsoft Program Install Troubleshooter
Downloading Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter - Open the downloaded troubleshooter file.
Opening Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter - Click on Next and detect the problem.
Running Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter - Click on the “Installing” option.
Selecting the troubleshooter problem - Select Oracle VM Virtual Box and click “Next” to identify the problem.
Selecting a Program for a troubleshoot - Now follow the on-screen instructions and check if the issue is resolved.
3. Disable Third-Party Security Software Temporarily
When Installing Virtual Box on your system, make sure to disable third-party security software, such as Antivirus temporarily, as they can interfere with the installation of your programs and, as a result, will cause an installation error.
To learn how to temporarily disable third-party security software from your computer, follow the below steps.
- Open the Windows Settings by pressing the Win + I keys simultaneously.
- Navigate to the following settings Update and Security > Windows Security > Virus and threat protection.
- Select “Manage Settings” under Virus and threat protection settings.
- To temporarily disable third-party security software on Windows, turn off the “Real-Time Protection” option.
Turning off Real-Time protection
4. Re-Install Virtual Box by Disabling the USB Support
Disabling the USB Support feature can fix the problem as it only installs the base program, and if the USB support feature is causing trouble disabling it from installer will bypass the error.
- First you have to download Virtual Box.
- Click on the Windows hosts option in the Virtual Box platform package section.
Downloading Virtual Box Windows hosts - Click on the three dots on the right of the Google Chrome browser and click on the “Downloads” option.
Opening Google Chrome Downloads - To open the file in the folder, click on the “Show in folder” option.
Locating Virtual Box Setup in the folder - Right-Click on the Virtual Box setup and click on Open.
Opening the Virtual Box setup - to initiate the Installation, Click “Yes” on the User Account Control.
- Now, Click on the “Next” Option.
Initiating Virtual Box Installation - Click on the Virtual Box USB Support option.
- To disable the entire feature, click on the “X” option and then press the “Next” button.
Disabling Oracle VM Virtual Box USB Support - Choose the option you prefer and click Next.
Choosing preferred Installation options - To confirm the installation, click on the YES option.
Confirming Virtual Box Installation - Click on the “Install” option to Install the Virtual Box setup on your system.
Installing Virtual Box on Windows - Click on the “Finish” button to complete the installation process. Now you can start your Virtual Box software.
