Opened 3 years ago
Last modified 3 years ago
#20753 new defect
VirtualBox exe failed to install on Windows 11
| Reported by: | ahmad_halabi | Owned by: | |
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| Component: | installer | Version: | VirtualBox 6.1.30 |
| Keywords: | Windows Installer Service | Cc: | |
| Guest type: | Windows | Host type: | Windows |
Description
Hello,
I am facing a serious problem when installing virtualbox.exe I tried multiple versions and all didn't install knowing that before I had vbox installed normally. But when I uninstalled it to update to the new version I got this problem.
I am using Windows 11.
Proof Of Concept:
- Open
VirtualBox-6.1.30-148432-Win.exeand proceed with the steps. - I get this error while installing
Error: The Windows Installer Service could not be accessible. This can occur if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.
- And after I hit
OK. I get the following message.
Installation failed! Error: Fatal error during installation.
Please notice that any exe files are being installed normally without any errors. I am facing this problem when just installing virtual box.
I hope you can find a solution for this problem.
Kind Regards.
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Change History (3)
by , 3 years ago
| Attachment: | vbox error.png added |
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by , 3 years ago
| Attachment: | vbox error 2.png added |
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Have a look at https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/20860 ... now .28 and .30 installers won't run anymore on win11, try .32