Vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded Kali Troubleshooting

Solving “vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded” in Kali

Hi! This Guide Try to Solve “vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded” in Kali GNU/Linux Desktop.

This Issue is usually due to two possible Factors:

• System Not Update prior to VirtualBox Setup
• Kernel Not Supported

1. 1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Kali GNU/Linux:

   Console Kali QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Kali Linux

   First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Software
   Run:

   sudo apt install dkms build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   Only in case of Not found matching Kernel Headers, then try to Update the System with:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

   And in any case then to Reboot:

   sudo reboot

3. 3. Disabling Secure Boot

   Now to Disable Secure Boot
   Enter BIOS:

   
   But if you don’t Know how first see: How to Enter BIOS Guide.

4. 4. Installing Kernel Module

   Now to Install Missing Kernel Module for Kali
   Simply play:

   sudo /sbin/vboxconfig

   Or else:

   sudo /sbin/rcvboxdrv setup

   The Latest Kernels may Not be Supported…
   And so for instance, at the Time of writing, if you dispose of a Kernel 6.4+ you may be forced to see: How to Downgrade Kernel Guide.
   In this case I suggest you to Step Back to the Latest available Debian Stable Kernel.