Unable to launch Virtual Box.
Unable to launch Virtual Box.
Virtual box stopped functioning unexpectedly. New virtual machines were created, but they encountered the error: Raw-mode is unavailable courtesy of Hyper-V. I attempted to disable Hyper-V using bcdedit and reinstalled Virtual Box, but the issue persists. What steps can I take to resolve this?
You cannot run Hyper-V alongside another hypervisor at the same time. Hyper-V is a Type 1 solution, relying on CPU-specific capabilities that prevent other VM software from operating when it's active. This behavior requires restarting the PC to toggle its state. On the positive side, it offers superior performance and security compared to Type 2 hypervisors. Virtual Box functions as a Type 2 solution, operating at a higher level without blocking other similar hypervisors. However, it suffers from noticeable performance reductions and reduced security levels relative to Type 1 options. As a result: Consider alternatives like VMware ESXi or VMWare Workstation instead of Hyper-V or Virtual Box.
Turning it off was the suggested solution, but it didn't help for me.
I also attempted to remove Docker from my laptop. I tried disabling Windows Defender's core isolation related to virtualization, but it didn’t resolve the issue. This hasn’t happened on my machine before.