Virtual machines are an effective cost-efficient solution to using different operating systems at the same time. We’ve compiled a list of the potential causes of the issue that have been reported by various users. Some of the culprits of the said error are as follows: Now that we have been through the potential causes of the said error, let us move on to the solutions that you can apply to get rid of the error. Please follow through.
Method 1: Discarding VM Saved State
As it turns out, a saved state is a feature that is a part of the various virtualization software. Basically what it does is it lets you store the current state of your virtual machine so that when you come back, you are easily able to return to that stored state quickly. If you are familiar with hibernation on laptops, think of it as the same solution but for virtual machines. This can sometimes cause the issue that you have been facing and the fix is very easy. To fix the issue, please follow the steps below:
Method 2: Uninstalling Duet Display
It is obvious that having multiple displays can increase your productivity in a large manner. Duet Display is a software that can be used to turn your iPad etc. to a secondary display. This, while has its own advantages, can sometimes cause an issue with your macOS such as this one. If this case is applicable to you, what you should do is remove the software from your system. To uninstall the software, follow the steps provided below:
Method 3: Reinstalling VirtualBox
In some cases, the issue is caused by corrupt files that are located in the installation directory of VirtualBox. This happens when the application wasn’t installed correctly or update has messed up the files. This is not a big issue and can be easily resolved. To fix the issue, what you have to do is uninstall the VirtualBox software from your system and then install it again. This can be done easily via the VirtualBox_uninstall.tool that comes with the package file of the software. Follow the instructions below to do this:
Method 4: Updating VirtualBox Host Modules Package (Linux)
If you are facing the issue on a Linux distribution, it is most likely due to the outdated host modules package for VirtualBox. As it turns out, this can be easily solved just by running a few commands. This module contains the host kernel modules of VirtualBox for your Linux distribution. To update the package, do the following:
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