Tips to open VBOX file
Can't open the VBOX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VBOX files as well as a list of programs that support VBOX files.
VBOX file extension
| File Name |
Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings Format |
| File Developer |
Oracle |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The VBOX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VBOX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VBOX file on each system platform.
What is VBOX file?
The file in the VBOX format belongs to the Settings Files category. The creator of this file is Oracle. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VirtualBox application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Oracle Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open VBOX file?
The most common problem when using Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings Format is that a specific VBOX is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that VBOX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VBOX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install VirtualBox
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VirtualBox is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VirtualBox in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VBOX files.
Programs to open VBOX file
Remember to download programs supporting VBOX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VirtualBox with VBOX files
If, despite the installed application, the VBOX file does not start in the VirtualBox application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VBOX file with the VirtualBox program.
Step 3. Update VirtualBox to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the VirtualBox program, it is possible that Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Oracle Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VBOX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to VBOX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VBOX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VBOX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of VBOX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VBOX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Oracle help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted VBOX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the VBOX file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VBOX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VBOX to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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