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  1. 12-04-2007 #1
    lord_cedrich
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    virtualbox error

    The VirtualBox kernel driver is not accessible to the current user. Make sure that the user has write permissions for /dev/vboxdrv by adding them to the vboxusers groups. You will need to logout for the change to take effect..
    VBox status code: -1909 (VERR_VM_DRIVER_NOT_ACCESSIBLE).


    how can i fix it since i cant see the vboxusers group members in management
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  2. 12-04-2007 #2
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    Ok go to Console.
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    grep vboxusers /etc/group
    Post output.

    you'll get a GID and then you can add your usr to that group using.
    Code:
    usermod -g <GID you just got> <username>
    Post output here.

    Then it should work..

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  3. 12-04-2007 #3
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    thanks a lot
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  4. 12-04-2007 #4
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    Ah, it did work?
    I am really happy
    I hope you enjoy it. ^^
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