If you go to Setting app (windows key + I) > Apps > apps & features, is it listed under Oracle VM VirtualBox?
If not, have you ever installed any emulators?
Virtualbox preventing windows 10 update
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It's asking me to uninstall virtualbox but I'm pretty sure I've already uninstalled it. I've tried the other solution with the batch file and just got some red text. I don't really know what this means but I couldn't find the virtualbox stuff anywhere
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John DeV 165.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor2021-03-10T08:11:10+00:00 Hello ralphacert,
I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today.
Please check if you have installed any applications related to Virtual Box. You may also need to check if you have installed any Android emulators. Also check any folders associated with these apps and delete them.
Press Start then search Apps and Features
Find the Virtual box or Android emulator related applications in the list
Select Uninstall
Restart your PC then try again to Upgrade your Windows version
If this does not work, Please try checking this older thread with similar problem. Please check NgDavid03's solution.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Sincerely,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
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Anonymous
2021-03-10T08:21:52+00:00 I couldn't find it in the apps& features and I did installed LDplayer but I have uninstalled it.
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John DeV 165.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2021-03-10T08:29:00+00:00 Hello ralphacert,
Thank you for updating me with that information. I also recommend checking any folders associated with these apps and deleting them.
I hope the thread in my previous response will help you fix the issue.
Sincerely,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
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Anonymous
2021-03-10T08:26:18+00:00 I couldn't find virtualbox in the apps & features. There was an emulator I installed a while back but it was already uninstalled. I will check the thread and try to see if I can fix.