Fixing Ubuntu 24.04 Not Starting on VirtualBox (VirtualBox 7.1.3, Windows 11)
If you are trying to run Ubuntu 24.04 on VirtualBox 7.1.3 in Windows 11 and are encountering issues where the screen remains unchanged after selecting the memtest option, you are not alone. This article aims to provide a detailed explanation of the problem and offer a solution to fix it.
Understanding the Problem
The issue occurs because of a compatibility problem between VirtualBox 7.1.3 and Ubuntu 24.04. Specifically, the memtest option in the VirtualBox boot menu does not work as expected, causing the screen to become unresponsive.
Solution: Downgrade VirtualBox
The easiest solution to this problem is to downgrade VirtualBox to a version that is known to work with Ubuntu 24.04. We recommend downgrading to VirtualBox 6.1.32, which has been tested and confirmed to work on Windows 11.
Step 1: Uninstall VirtualBox 7.1.3
To uninstall VirtualBox 7.1.3, follow the steps below:
- In the Windows Start menu, search for "Add or remove programs"
- Scroll down and find "Oracle VM VirtualBox"
- Click "Uninstall"
Step 2: Download VirtualBox 6.1.32
Download VirtualBox 6.1.32 from the official Oracle website: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads_6_1_32
Step 3: Install VirtualBox 6.1.32
To install VirtualBox 6.1.32, follow the steps below:
- Double-click the downloaded VirtualBox installer
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation
By downgrading VirtualBox to version 6.1.32, you should be able to run Ubuntu 24.04 on Windows 11 without encountering the issue of an unresponsive screen after selecting the memtest option.
References
- Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1.32 download page: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads_6_1_32
- Ubuntu 24.04 download page: https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?version=24.04&architecture=amd64
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