VirtualBox no longer works after uninstalling Docker on Windows 10

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VirtualBox was working fine on my Windows 10 machine. For another project, I had to install Docker. After that work was done, I uninstalled Docker. Now my VirtualBox VMs are no longer working (some kind of VT-X problem?). I checked the BIOS and the VT-x settings are enabled.

Can anyone advise why uninstalling Docker would cause this, and how to get VirtualBox working again. The machine is an E470 Thinkpad.

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Best Answer

To get VirtualBox running again, complete the following steps:

  • Open the "old" Windows Control Panel -> Programs and Features
  • On the left side choose "Turn Windows features on or off:

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  • Deselect "Hyper-V" in the list of features:

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  • Click "OK", let Windows deinstall Hyper-V and reboot at end
  • After reboot you have to reinstall/repair your installation of VirtualBox with the original installer!
  • Reboot again and it should work ?
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