Fix Slow Turtle Icons in Windows 11 VirtualBox v7.1.4: A Tech Support Guide

Introduction

If you have recently upgraded your physical host from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and have noticed that the Turtle icons in VirtualBox 7.1.4 are always upgrading, this guide is for you. In this article, we will cover the key concepts to help you resolve this issue.

Checking Virtualization in Task Manager

The first step is to ensure that Virtualization is enabled in your Windows 11 host. To check this, follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Click on the Performance tab.
3. In the left pane, click on CPU.
4. Look for Virtualization in the list. If it is enabled, you should see a checkmark next to it.

Reinstalling VirtualBox

If Virtualization is enabled, try reinstalling VirtualBox to see if that resolves the issue. Here's how:

1. Uninstall VirtualBox.
2. Delete the VirtualBox installation directory.
3. Download and install the latest version of VirtualBox.

Updating Guest Additions in VirtualBox

Another possible solution is to update the Guest Additions in VirtualBox. Follow these steps:

1. Start your VirtualBox VM.
2. In the VirtualBox window, click on Devices and then Install Guest Additions.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Guest Additions.

Updating Drivers in Device Manager

If updating the Guest Additions does not work, try updating the drivers in Device Manager:

1. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the VirtualBox VMs section.
3. Right-click on your VM and select Update driver.
4. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.

Disabling Hyper-V in Windows Features

If none of the above solutions work, try disabling Hyper-V:

1. Press Windows + X and select Windows Features.
2. Uncheck Hyper-V.
3. Click Restart now.