Virtual box won't open

[garda]

So what is the procedure to reset the kernel module as root?

The error message tells you the answer:

The VirtualBox Linux kernel driver (vboxdrv) is either not loaded or there is a permission problem with /dev/vboxdrv. Re-setup the kernel module by executing

'/etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup'

as root.

That translates into execute this command in Terminal:

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sudo /etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup

[altair4]

The above should take care of it but just double check to make sure you're allowed to use it:

Menu > Administration > Users and Groups > Unlock > Your_user_name > Properties > User Privileges > click "Use Virtualbox" (if it is not already checked )

[LaneLester]

Maybe the above will do the trick, but my solution was to uninstall the version in the official repository and get the Sun version. Add this to sources.list to get it:
deb http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/ intrepid non-free

Lane

[garda]

Administrative operations must be carried out as root. Add sudo before modprobe.