Can't install program (Virtualbox) - It asks for permission then stalls

[tankman1989]

I had VB 4.1 installed and I wanted to upgrade to 4.2. When I tried to install it with 4.1 installed it wouldn't update so I uninstalled the whole program. I rebooted (twice) and tried to install 4.1.22 and it prompted if I wanted to allow "XXXXX" file to run, I selected yes and then nothing. I did this a number of times and the same result each time. I thought I may have a bad download so I went to the site and found 4.2 and I downloaded that only to have the same thing happen again and again.

Can anyone suggest a possible issue that could cause this? I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate with all updates.

On a side note, I somehow got a toolbar "babylon??" something installed and it really seemed like spy/malware. I uninstalled it through control panel and it wouldn't allow it to finish so that is when I rebooted the first time. When it started back up it was gone except for one component which then uninstalled successfully but the toolbar was still on Firefox.. I did manage to get it off by unselecting it.

Anyone have any ideas?

[cypress]

In regards to the Babylon toolbar, I picked that up while trying to install some software a couple weeks back. I had to ran Malwarebytes which finally removed it but it was a pain.

[Martyn]

Try cleaning your temp folder, I had a problem today trying to install Office failing after 3 attempts. Cleared the temp folder fixed it.

[tankman1989]

The temp folder in the c: drive? I just did that and I'll try again.

Yeah, I found some spyware removal tips for Babylon and just went through them. IDK if that will help though.

[Martyn]

I just run D7 or Ccleaner and clear the lot. It's a good start.

[tankman1989]

Looks like it is a common problem...

https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50278

Seems some of them found a fix by turning foo Dropbox, but i'm not running that.

[Larry Sabo]

I sometimes have that or a similar problem, because I use a file search program that constantly updates its index. Used to use a file explorer that did the same (PowerDesk) but solved that by switching to FreeCommander. If I kill that search program, it resolves the issue. Your online or constant/instantaneous backup program of choice may also be involved. I know SugarSync and another online backup program I used to use, frustrated opening QuickBooks or other programs. Don't know if it's related, but thought it might help.

[MobileTechie]

have you checked the permissions on the file that fails to run?