Troubleshooting VirtualBox Issues on macOS Catalina and Higher

Are you experiencing issues with VirtualBox on your Mac after upgrading to macOS Catalina or higher? You're not alone. Many users have reported similar problems, including shared folders stopping working, copy/paste and drag-and-drop features malfunctioning, slow performance, freezing, and crashes.

The good news is that there are solutions to these issues. Before we dive into the fixes, it's essential to understand what's causing the problem. With macOS Catalina and higher, the way applications manage permissions and kernel integrations has changed. This change can affect how VirtualBox operates, leading to the symptoms mentioned above.

Symptoms of the VirtualBox macOS Security and Access Problem

If you're experiencing any of the following issues, don't worry – we've got you covered:

* Shared folders stop working

* Copy/paste and drag-and-drop features between host OS X and guest Virtual Machine are not functioning or cause freezing/crashes

* The Virtual Machine freezes seemingly at random or has very slow performance (compared to pre-macOS upgrade)

* VirtualBox and/or the Virtual Machine crashes immediately or may crash while interacting with the VM or when deselecting the active instance window

* VirtualBox was working fine, but then stopped working after upgrading macOS (to Catalina and newer)

Solutions to Fix VirtualBox Issues on macOS Catalina and Higher

If you're still experiencing problems after trying the following solutions, don't worry – we'll explore further troubleshooting steps.

1. Allow Identified Apps to Access the System: This solution involves granting specific permissions to identified apps.

2. Modify VirtualBox Permissions: Adjusting VirtualBox's permissions can help resolve issues.

3. Clean Re-install of VirtualBox: A fresh installation might be necessary to resolve the problem.

Additional Resources

If you're still experiencing issues or need further assistance, consider the following resources:

* Carleton Research Studies Seeking Participants

* Awards, Scholarships, Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities

* Data Science Specialization, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Science & Analytics

* Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS)

* Honours Project/Thesis and Directed Studies

* Important Information for First Year Students

By following these solutions and troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the VirtualBox issues on your Mac running macOS Catalina or higher.

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