How to Fix VirtualBox Call to WHvSetupPartition failed: ERROR_SUCCESS (Last=0xc000000d/87)

Опубликовано: 06 Август 2026
на канале: AAN Creation - Tech
15,183
41

VirtualBox isn't starting the guest OS & it displays 'Failed to open session for the virtual machine' [virtual-machine-name]

Call to WHvSetupPartition failed:
ERROR_SUCCESS (Last=0xc000000d/87)
(VERR_NEM_VM_CREATE_FAILED).

Result Code: E_FAIL (0x80004005)
Component: Consolewap
Interface: IConsole{872da645-4a9b-1727-bee2-5585105b9eed}

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to Fix VirtualBox failed to open a session for the virtual machine, VirtualBox Call to WHvSetupPartition failed: ERROR_SUCCESS (Last=0xc000000d/87). use these steps:

01. Open VirtualBox as administrator.

02. Install platform package.

03. Discard saved state.

04. Reinstall VirtualBox.

1] Open VirtualBox as administrator

Although administrator privilege isn't mandatory by default, sometimes you might need to use that to solve this problem. If you have a desktop shortcut of VirtualBox & you use this shortcut to open this tool, you can right-click on the corresponding logo, & select Run as administrator. although, if you want to provide admin permission to VirtualBox permanently, you need to follow these steps.

Right-click on the desktop shortcut & go to Properties. After that, switch to the Compatibility tab.
Here you should find a checkbox saying Run this program as an administrator. Make a tick in that checkbox & click the OK button to save the change.

However, if you do not have a desktop shortcut and you open VirtualBox from the Start menu, here is what you can do. You can search for VirtualBox, right-click on the exact search result, & select Run as administrator.

Also, if you want to give admin permission to this Start menu button, the following steps will help you. Search for VirtualBox in the Taskbar search box, & select Open file location. Basically, you need to open the Startup folder on a Windows computer and go to Oracle VM VirtualBox.

After that, right-click on the Oracle VM VirtualBox icon, and go to the Properties ➡ Compatibility tab and select the Run this program as an administrator checkbox.

After doing this, you shouldn't get the problem as mentioned earlier.

2] Install platform package

The platform package helps VirtualBox to use various components with ease. If you have not installed it yet, you can head over to this page, and download the latest platform package for your OS.

3] Discard saved state

If you have not closed the VirtualBox or running the virtual machine properly, there is a chance of getting such an issue. Therefore, use the Discard Saved State option to kill all the running processes, & close the app immediately. Alternatively, you can select the virtual machine, and press Ctrl + J.

4] Reinstall VirtualBox

If none of the above suggestions helped you to solve the problem, the only solution is the reinstallation of VirtualBox. Don't forget to remove all the leftovers before installing it again.


How to Fix VirtualBox VM_Failed: VT-x is not available. Error Code (0xc80004005):    • How to Fix VirtualBox VM_Failed: VT-x is n...  

How to Download & Install VirtualBox on Windows:    • How to install VirtualBox on Windows 10  


#virtualbox #error #fixed

More Windows Tips: http://www.aancreation.com/2019/09/ho...




********* 👤Connect with Us: *****************

AAN Website: www.aancreation.com

MAKE DONATE: https://paypal.me/aancreationD

Facebook:   / aancreationfan  

Twitter:   / aan_creation  


******** // Other Great Resources: **********

Gaming:    / aangame  

AAN:    / @aan4933  

AAN Farm:    / aanoshamo