Windows - Software - Install Oracle VM VirtualBox (64-Bit)

What the VirtualBox Installer does

This Automox Worklet™ installs Oracle VM VirtualBox on 64-bit Windows endpoints. VirtualBox is a free, open-source virtualization platform that allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single physical machine.

The Worklet checks for existing VirtualBox installations in both 64-bit and 32-bit registry paths before proceeding. On 32-bit endpoints, the Worklet exits without action since VirtualBox 64-bit requires a 64-bit operating system.

During remediation, the Worklet downloads the VirtualBox installer from the Automox API cache, executes it with --silent and --ignore-reboot flags, removes the installer, and verifies the installation by checking the registry for the installed application.

Why deploy VirtualBox through Automox

VirtualBox enables developers, IT administrators, and power users to create and manage virtual machines for software testing, development environments, and running legacy applications. Manual VirtualBox deployment across multiple endpoints requires significant IT resources.

Automating VirtualBox deployment through this Worklet standardizes the installation and downloads from a verified Automox cache URL. You can deploy VirtualBox to development teams or specific user groups with a single policy, reducing software request tickets.

The Worklet also provides compliance visibility into which endpoints have VirtualBox installed, helping you manage virtualization software licenses and usage across your organization.

How VirtualBox installation works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet searches Windows registry uninstall keys for "Oracle VM VirtualBox" in both 64-bit and 32-bit registry paths. If found, the endpoint is marked compliant. If not found on a 64-bit system, the endpoint proceeds to remediation. 32-bit systems are marked compliant without installation.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet downloads VirtualBox.exe from the Automox API cache, executes the installer with --silent and --ignore-reboot arguments, removes the installer file, and re-checks the registry to confirm successful installation.

VirtualBox installation requirements

• 64-bit Windows workstation or server (32-bit systems are not supported)

• Hardware virtualization support (Intel VT-x or AMD-V) recommended

• Network connectivity to download from api.automox.com

• Administrative privileges for software installation

• No user configuration required - all parameters are predefined

Expected state after VirtualBox installation

After successful remediation, Oracle VM VirtualBox appears in the Windows Programs list and registry uninstall keys. The VirtualBox Manager application becomes available in the Start menu, and users can create and manage virtual machines immediately. You can verify this change through the Automox Activity Log or by checking the endpoint configuration directly.

The --ignore-reboot flag prevents automatic restarts during installation, though a reboot may be required to complete the setup of VirtualBox network drivers. Subsequent Worklet runs will detect the installation and exit without action.

How to validate install oracle vm virtualbox (64-bit) changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install oracle vm virtualbox (64-bit).

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Write-Output, New-Object, Start-Process, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for install oracle vm virtualbox (64-bit). This supports repeatable software lifecycle workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty and remediation operations such as Write-Output, New-Object, Start-Process. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.