Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2.20, which addresses a critical regression that prevented virtual machines from starting on Windows hosts, specifically impacting users who upgraded to version 7.2.18. The error, identified as VERR_SUP_VP_FOUND_EXEC_MEMORY, rendered VMs unusable for Windows 11 users, prompting Oracle to respond quickly with a fix just days after the issue arose. The update includes only this fix, with no other changes, and serves as a maintenance patch for all platforms supported by VirtualBox. Users on versions 7.2.18 or 7.2.19 are advised to upgrade to 7.2.20 or revert to version 7.2.16 to avoid functionality issues

Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.20 Fixes Windows Regression That Bricked Virtual Machines

Oracle released VirtualBox 7.2.20 today, shipping a fix for a regression that stopped virtual machines from starting on Windows hosts. The error, VERR_SUP_VP_FOUND_EXEC_MEMORY, was introduced by 7.2.18 and left Windows 11 users unable to launch any VM. Oracle responded quickly, releasing the patch just days after the breakage. Windows users on 7.2.18 or 7.2.19 should update now, or temporarily revert to 7.2.16 if they want to hold steady.

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