How to Completely Uninstall VirtualBox in Windows
We walk you through all the steps
Do you want to completely remove VirtualBox from your Microsoft Windows PC? That’s most likely because Windows Update keeps telling you to delete it due to a compatibility issue.
There are several ways to uninstall VirtualBox in Windows 10 and 11, and this post will walk you through them. Skip to the section that discusses removing VirtualBox using a software removal utility if you want to remove all associated registry entries.
Method 1: Uninstall VirtualBox via Apps and Features Pane
The most straightforward way to uninstall Oracle VM VirtualBox is to use the Apps & Features console in Windows Settings.
Method 2: Uninstall VirtualBox via Control Panel
Alternatively, use the older Programs and Features pane in theWindows Control Panelto remove VirtualBox.
Method 3: Uninstall VirtualBox Using Its Windows Installer
If VirtualBox doesn’t appear within the Settings app or the Control Panel, use the Virtualbox installer to remove the program.
Method 4: Uninstall VirtualBox via Windows PowerShell
Another way to remove VirtualBox is through the Windows PowerShell console.
Method 5: Uninstall VirtualBox Using a Software Removal Tool
Use adedicated software removal utilityto remove VirtualBox and all its registry entries. For example, here’s the free version ofRevo Uninstallerin action.
If you encounter problems with Windows afterward,use System Restore to roll back your changes.
Remove Leftover VirtualBox Folders
Despite using whatever methods above, you’ll still have a couple of leftover folders to delete from your computer’s hard drive or SSD. You can find them underLocal Disk C>Users>[Your Username].
Out of the Box
Suppose you continue to run into Windows Update incompatibility notifications despite removing VirtualBox. In that case, you may have Android emulators that use similar open-source virtualization technology on your computer—e.g.,BlueStacks,LDPlayer, etc. Try removing them as well.
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