Guest Additions

Install hangs on Windows XP Professional

Install hangs on :

Installing guest driver ...
Executing: "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\VBoxDrvInst.exe" driver install "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\VBoxGuest.inf" "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox Guest Additions\install_drivers.log"

Solution :

  1. Disconnect virtual ethernet interface
  2. Accept Windows Logo warnings
  3. Reconnect virtual ethernet interface
  4. Reboot

Encountered on :

  • VirtualBox Windows Additions 6.1.22 r144080
  • Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 3