{"id":2866,"date":"2025-03-16T21:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T21:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/?p=2866"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T07:40:34","slug":"how-to-fix-ntcreatefiledevicevboxdrvstub-failed-error-in-virtualbox-7-1-6-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-ntcreatefiledevicevboxdrvstub-failed-error-in-virtualbox-7-1-6-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix “NtCreateFile(\\Device\\VBoxDrvStub) Failed” Error in VirtualBox 7.1.6 on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Encountering the NtCreateFile(\\Device\\VBoxDrvStub) failed: 0xc0000034<\/mark><\/strong> error while creating a virtual machine in VirtualBox can be frustrating. This issue is commonly related to VirtualBox kernel driver problems, which prevent the application from functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I recently faced this error while setting up an OracleLinux-R9-U5-x86_64-dvd virtual machine on VirtualBox-7.1.6-167084-Win. After extensive troubleshooting, I found a set of solutions that successfully resolved the issue. In this post, I’ll walk you through these steps to fix the problem and get your virtual machine running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Fix the VirtualBox Kernel Driver Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Restart Your System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into advanced fixes, a simple restart might resolve the issue, as the VirtualBox driver could be temporarily stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Run VirtualBox as Administrator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure VirtualBox has the necessary permissions to access system resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Right-click on the VirtualBox shortcut<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    3. Check VirtualBox Services (This Step Resolved My Issue)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    VirtualBox relies on its service (vboxsup)<\/strong> to function correctly. Checking and starting this service resolved the issue in my case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator (search cmd<\/strong>, right-click, and select Run as administrator<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Run the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      sc.exe query vboxsup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      If the service is stopped, try starting it manually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      sc.exe start vboxsup<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      For your reference<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      If you get an Access Denied (error 5)<\/strong>, ensure you\u2019re running Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      4. Reinstall VirtualBox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      If the issue persists, reinstalling VirtualBox can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Uninstall<\/strong> VirtualBox from Control Panel \u2192 Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Restart your system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Reinstall VirtualBox<\/strong> from the official VirtualBox website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Run the installer as Administrator<\/strong> and make sure to check the option to install VirtualBox Network Adapter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        5. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (If Needed)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        If Windows is blocking VirtualBox drivers, you may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement temporarily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Run the command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          bcdedit \/set testsigning on<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Restart your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Try running VirtualBox again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. If the issue is resolved, you can disable test mode later using:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            bcdedit \/set testsigning off<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            6. Check for Conflicting Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            Certain applications, such as Hyper-V<\/strong>, VMware<\/strong>, and some antivirus software, can interfere with VirtualBox. To disable Hyper-V:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Run:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              bcdedit \/set hypervisorlaunchtype off<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Restart your system and check if VirtualBox is working.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                7. Update Windows & Drivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                Keeping your system up to date is crucial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                • Ensure Windows Updates<\/strong> are installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Update VirtualBox Guest Additions<\/strong> if installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Check for driver updates<\/strong>, especially related to virtualization and network adapters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                  Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  By following these steps, I was able to successfully resolve the NtCreateFile(\\Device\\VBoxDrvStub) failed<\/code> error and create my Oracle Linux VM in VirtualBox 7.1.6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  In my case this, Step 3 (Checking and Starting VirtualBox Services) resolved the issue<\/mark><\/strong>, so I recommend trying this first before proceeding with other fixes. If you\u2019re experiencing the same error, these solutions should help you fix it and get your virtual machines running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Have you faced this error? Let me know in the comments if these steps worked for you or if you found another solution!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
                  Encountering the NtCreateFile(\\Device\\VBoxDrvStub) failed: 0xc0000034 error while creating a virtual machine in VirtualBox can be frustrating. This issue is commonly related to VirtualBox kernel driver problems, which prevent the application from functioning properly. I recently faced this error while setting up an OracleLinux-R9-U5-x86_64-dvd virtual machine on VirtualBox-7.1.6-167084-Win. After extensive troubleshooting, I found a set of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowu461DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1225],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-database"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2866"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2875,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2866\/revisions\/2875"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3buddy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}