How to Uninstall VirtualBox Machine on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Uninstalling VirtualBox from your Mac can be a bit more involved than simply dragging the icon to the trash, but it's still a relatively straightforward process. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps necessary to completely remove VirtualBox from your Mac.

Step 1: Download the Uninstaller Tool

The first step is to download the VirtualBox uninstaller tool from the MacUpdate website. You can do this by clicking on the link provided and downloading the dmg file to your 'Downloads' folder, which should be located under 'Favorites.'

Step 2: Launch Finder and Open the Downloads Folder

Once the app has been downloaded, we want to launch Finder and navigate to the 'Downloads' folder. From here, you'll see the VirtualBox dmg file that you just downloaded.

Step 3: Double-Click the VirtualBox Dmg File

Double-clicking on the VirtualBox dmg file will launch the app and prompt you to open it from the location where it was downloaded or save it to your hard drive. You can choose either option, but for the purposes of this guide, we'll assume that you chose to open it from its current location.

Step 4: Open System Preferences

You'll then be greeted with a window showing that the dmg is verifying itself and will automatically launch. Once it's done verifying, you'll see a window with a couple of options in it. We want to select 'Security & Privacy' at this point.

Step 5 & 6: Allow an Exception for VirtualBox

In the Security & Privacy preferences pane, click on the 'General' tab and then click on the lock icon at the top of the screen to authenticate as an administrator. You'll then see a list of applications that are allowed to access your Mac's files and folders. Look for VirtualBox in this list and select it. Click on the 'Allow' button to allow VirtualBox to access your Mac's files and folders.

Step 7: Select the VirtualBox Uninstaller Tool

You may see a message prompting you to confirm that you want to allow VirtualBox to access your Mac's files and folders. Click on the 'OK' button to continue.

You should now see the VirtualBox uninstaller tool in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Click on it to begin uninstalling the app from your Mac.

Step 8: Follow the Uninstaller Tool Instructions

The uninstaller tool will then guide you through the process of removing VirtualBox from your Mac. Simply follow the prompts and allow the tool to remove all files associated with VirtualBox.

And that's it! Your VirtualBox machine should now be completely uninstalled from your Mac.

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