Getting Past the Windows 10 20H2 Upgrade Block Caused by VirtualBox
Upgrading to Windows 10 version 20H2 can stop with a "What needs your attention" alert. The alert asks you to remove software that uses VirtualBox, which LDPlayer relies on. This guide covers three methods, from the least disruptive to the
Before You Start
Prerequisites: Back up your instances in LDMultiplayer before you start. Method 3 removes them.; Note where the Recycle Bin is on your PC. Method 2 asks you to restore files from it.; Do not empty the Recycle Bin until the upgrade completes and LDPlayer runs.
## Overview Upgrading to Windows 10 version 20H2 can stop with a “What needs your attention” alert. The alert asks you to remove software that uses VirtualBox, which LDPlayer relies on. This guide covers three methods, from the least disruptive to the most disruptive. Try them in order.
## Symptoms
- The Windows upgrade stops at a “What needs your attention” alert.
- The alert names software that uses VirtualBox.
## What to expect After Method 1, the upgrade should continue when you retry it. After Method 2, the upgrade should finish, and you can restore the files. After Method 3, you start with fresh instances, so you must restore your backups or set them up again.
## Verify The Windows upgrade completes without the “What needs your attention” alert. LDPlayer then starts and an instance launches.
## Common mistakes
- Going straight to Method 3 without trying Method 1.
- Forgetting to restore the VirtualBox.exe files in Method 2.
- Emptying the Recycle Bin before you restore the files.
- Removing instances without a backup.
## When not to use Method 2 or 3 If Method 1 solves the alert, stop there. Method 2 leaves LDPlayer’s files out of place until you restore them. Method 3 removes your instances and should be your last resort.
## Notes and Troubleshooting
- Method 2 requires restoring the files afterward. Check the Recycle Bin before you empty it.
- Method 3 removes your instances. Back up first.
- If LDPlayer does not load after the upgrade, see the loading failure guide.
- Security note: Method 2 removes executable files that LDPlayer uses, and only for a short time. Restore the original files from the Recycle Bin only. Do not replace them with copies from other sites. To revert, make sure the restored files are back in their folders and run a full scan with your security software.
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