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how to download and install into virtual box, python core with pywin32 included for windows 11.

andy pellarin 20 Reputation points
2025-08-10T17:12:17.2566667+00:00

every time i try to get virtual box running it tells me i must download these dependencies first. i downloaded python package and the windows 32 api. also the c++ visual, but it acts like there is nothing there. just keeps telling me it needs these dependencies and it won't let the install continue. also i have seen many times that this is not even needed for basic operation. why won't it let me continue?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. Jeronimo Fuerte 11,245 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-10T21:40:56.85+00:00

    Hi! Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows 11 does not require Python, pywin32, or the Visual C++ tools for a basic install or normal use. If you’re seeing prompts about “Python core with pywin32,” you’re almost certainly running either:

    the VirtualBox SDK (for developers) instead of the normal installer, or

    a third-party wrapper/automation script that checks for Python before it installs VirtualBox.

    However, as this is a Microsoft forum, probably you will get better support for this situation with the developer support, as they know all the requirements for this to work.

    https://support.oracle.com/knowledge/Sun%20Microsystems/1449216_1.html

    If you don't need the developer edition of the software, you should try to install the regular edition of VirtualBox.

    You found this answer helpful.

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