Your Windows computer may sometimesget stuck while installing the latest updates.

The equipment may occasionally prompt you to manually uninstall VirtualBox as its not compatible with Windows.

Unfortunately, uninstalling Virtualbox wont help you get rid of the error.

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The update process often halts at 35 percent even after removing VirtualBox.

After a couple of minutes, a pop-up window prompts you to uninstall Virtualbox again.

Lets see what you’re free to do to fix this problem.

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Why Do I Need to Uninstall VirtualBox Before Updating Windows?

Thats why your rig invites you to manually uninstall VirtualBox.

However,some apps that used VirtualBoxmight still be conflicting with the update process even after uninstalling the hypervisor.

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you should probably find the problematic programs and move them to a non-OS drive.

If this approach doesnt work, youll need to remove conflicting apps.

To identify the culprit, you should probably examine a hidden log file.

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Many Windows users noticed that certain apps and programs often tend to conflict with Windows Update.

Completely Uninstall VirtualBox

confirm to remove all VirtualBox files from your system when you uninstall the tool.

Then test whether other programs or files are still using VirtualBox.

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They could also block the update.

Uninstall these programs as well.

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