Opened 7 years ago
Closed 6 years ago
#17795 closed defect (invalid)
Failed to instantiate CLSID_VirtualBox w/ IVirtualBox, CLSID_VirtualBox w/ IUnknown works.
| Reported by: | besutoxu | Owned by: | |
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| Component: | other | Version: | VirtualBox 5.2.12 |
| Keywords: | error, not starting, COM-Object | Cc: | |
| Guest type: | Windows | Host type: | Windows |
Description
So, when I open VirtualBox it says: Failed to instantiate CLSID_VirtualBox w/ IVirtualBox, CLSID_VirtualBox w/ IUnknown works. PSDispatch looks broken by some installer featuring the broken oleaut32.msm module as a component. See also https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/316911 .
with the code E_NOINTERFACE (0x80004002) and the component VirtualBoxClientWrap and the interface {d2937a8e-cb8d-4382-90ba-b7da78a74573}
I tried to run the program with different compatibility settings like Windows Vista. I also tried to "repair" it with the installion guide. (There are two options: to repair and to uninstall it) So, can I uninstall it and then reinstall it without losing the virtual machine? And what should I do now? Thanks in advance!
Change History (2)
comment:1 by , 7 years ago
comment:2 by , 6 years ago
| Resolution: | → invalid |
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| Status: | new → closed |
Replying to besutoxu:
Don't do that, it's not required, it's actually a bad idea. If VirtualBox needs that setting to run, something is definitely wrong with your system.
Yes, as many times as you want. Your VMs are like "documents". You don't lose your documents if you update your office suite, do you?
First of all, the bug tracker is not the place for discussions, that's what the forums are for. t's usually better and faster, if issues get first addressed in the VirtualBox forums. More than 95% of the issues are resolved over there, which keeps the developers focusing on the bug fixes and enhancements, and there is no need for another ticket to keep track of. For example, yours not a bug and someone from the developers has to deal with it and close it as "Invalid".
As a first attempt, before opening a new topic, try searching for "Failed to instantiate CLSID_VirtualBox site:forums.virtualbox.org". The second part restricts the search to the forums only. I think you'll find plenty of answers...