VirtualBox issuing error message "Kernel driver is not installed"

Question

I am new to Ubuntu and VirtualBox is issuing the error message "kernel driver is not installed". I can't even remove it from my device. Here is a screenshot with the error message with more details of the error I am receiving. Can someone help me please?

Answer 1

If you are receiving error messages when you run sudo /sbin/vboxconfig, then you will need to compile some kernel drivers. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult.

1. Open a terminal
2. Install some basics:
   sudo apt install build-essential module-assistant
3. Then:
   sudo m-a prepare
4. Finally:
   sudo /sbin/vboxconfig

This should do what you’re looking for.