VirtualBox gives critical error and will not run

[Chris Guest]

I have VirtualBox 4.0.8 installed on a Windows 2008 R2 server. HP DL180 G6 hardware. This is a basic install with no other services installed. I downloaded and ran the virtualbox install. I encountered no errors and the install ran through clean. When the install finishes I attempt to run VirtualBox and I receive a Critical Error and the program never runs.

The error box says: VirtualBox - Critical Error Failed to create the VirtualBox COM object. The application will now terminate. Details: Callee RC: CO_E_SERVER_EXEC_FAILURE (0x80080005)

Originally this server also had HyperV installed and all the latest drivers. When this didn't solve the problem I removed the HyperV role but that still did not solve the problem. In hopes of finally resolving this I completely reloaded the server and did not install any additional roles, etc. I upgraded the bios to the latest version. The VT -d is enabled in the bios but I have tried it disabled as well.

I happened to have another server available but it is the same HP model and I get the same VirtualBox errors.

I'm hoping that someone has run across this before and might be able to shed some light or give me some direction... I really don't know what else to check.

[Chris Guest]

I wanted to update the ticket to make sure I gave you sufficient information on the hardware and software.

Windows 2008 R2 Standard with sp1.
I have done a fresh install and progressively installed drivers and firmware updates while testing virtualbox throughout the process.
I have also started with a base install of Windows Server and progressively installed the “windows updates” while testing virtualbox throughout the process.
I have installed virtualbox both “run as Administrator” also using the “Administrator” account.
I have tried older versions of virtualbox as well as the latest 4.0.8. Currently I have 4.0.4 installed and I installed it “run as Administrator”.

Server Hardware:
507168-B21 Product - HP ProLiant DL180 G6 Server
508341-L21 Processor - Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor E5504 (2.00GHz, 4M Cache, 80 Watts, 800MHz)
500658-12G Memory for 1st processor - HP 12GB PC3-10600R 3x4GB 2Rank Memory
Storage controller - HP Embedded SATA Controller
TC421A HP Hot Plug Advance Pack - HP Hot Plug Smart Array Advanced Pack including 1yr 24x7 Technical Support and Updates Single Server License
462864-B21 Additional controllers & adapters - HP P410/512 BBWC Smart Array Controller
506927-B21 Drive cage - HP 8-Bay Drive Cage
458926-B21 1st hard drive - HP 250GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
458926-B21 2nd hard drive - HP 250GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
458928-B21 3rd hard drive - HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
458928-B21 4th hard drive - HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
458928-B21 5th hard drive - HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
458928-B21 6th hard drive - HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5 MDL Hard Drive
481041-B21 Multimedia drive - HP Slim 12.7mm SATA DVD Optical Drive
Network card - Embedded HP NC362i Integrated Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter
538696-B21 PCI express card - HP NC375T PCIe 4Pt Gigabit Server Adapter
512327-2PS Power supply - 2 HP 750W CS HE Power Supplies

Please let me know if you need additional information.