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Unable to start workspace docker image:Error creating machine: Error in driver during machine creation

Troubleshooting


Problem

Workspace docker image startup script fails.

Symptom

Error in start_date.log:
Error creating machine: Error in driver during machine creation: Unable to start the VM: C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe startvm paw --type headless failed:
VBoxManage.exe: error: The virtual machine 'paw' has terminated unexpectedly during startup with exit code 1 (0x1).......VBoxManage.exe: error: Details: code E_FAIL (0x80004005), component MachineWrap, interface IMachine

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Modified date:
09 May 2025

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