Vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded Debian Troubleshooting

Solving “vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded” on Debian

This Guide Try to Solve “vboxdrv kernel module is not loaded” on Debian GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.

This Issue is usually due to two possible Factors:

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

Finally, this Solution should be valid for all the Debian-based Distros like:

• Kali
• MX Linux
• Deepin
• Parrot
• antiX
• SparkyLinux
• Q4OS
• Vanilla OS
• Netrunner
• Voyager Debian
• MakuluLinux
• Elive
• LMDE
• Devuan
(You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)

1. 1. Terminal Getting Started Guide

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

   Console Debian QuickStart Guide

   Getting Started with Command Line on Debian 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 Debian
   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.