VBOX File Type

Researcher:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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VBOX File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that VBOX files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File format) and can be viewed primarily with Oracle VM VirtualBox, including one other known software applications (listed below). The majority of VBOX files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Encoded Files.

VBOX files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The main VBOX file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening VBOX files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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VBOX Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal VBOX Type

.VBOX
Extension:.vbox
Type:Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File

The "VBOX" file extension is mainly related to the VirtualBox virtualization software for various platforms, developed by Oracle. The vbox files contain saved settings (virtual machine name, OS type, memory size, etc.), usually found accompanying referenced disk images with VDI format (e.g., Windows 7.VBOX and Windows 7.vdi).Note: Older versions of the software saved settings in "xml".

Author: Oracle Corporation
Group:Settings Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vbox

Software Programs That Open The Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File:


Oracle VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Secondary VBOX Associations

.VBOX
Extension:.vbox
Type:SecurityBox Encrypted Data File

The VBOX file extension is associated with the SecurityBox (also known as Stormshield Data Security suite) which is used to store secured data container of Microsoft Windows.Stormshield Data Security allows you to create confidential collaborative spaces.

Author: Stormshield
Group:Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open SecurityBox Encrypted Data File Files:


Stormshield Data Security by Stormshield

Compatible with:

Windows

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VBOX File Popularity


Browser Popularity

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of VBOX Problems


Common Problems Opening VBOX Files

Oracle VM VirtualBox Removed

You attempt to load your VBOX file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The VBOX File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Oracle VM VirtualBox for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: Another VBOX-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Oracle VM VirtualBox

In other instances, your Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File file version may not be supported by your version of Oracle VM VirtualBox. If you do not have the proper version Oracle VM VirtualBox (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File file was created by a newer Oracle VM VirtualBox than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the VBOX file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening VBOX files are due to having the wrong version of Oracle VM VirtualBox installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading VBOX Files

Errors opening Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File files can still occur even with the latest Oracle VM VirtualBox software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening VBOX files. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry VBOX file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the VBOX file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Oracle VM VirtualBox that did not fully complete
  • The VBOX itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your VBOX
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your VBOX file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Oracle VM VirtualBox Settings File file

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