How do I fix a error on a failed module build for Virtualbox?

Question

world. I'm trying to upgrade my system but I get the error:

Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 3.2.0-37-generic (i686)

Deleting module version: 4.1.12
completely from the DKMS tree.
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Done.
Loading new virtualbox-4.1.12 DKMS files...
First Installation: checking all kernels...
Building only for 3.2.0-37-generic
Building initial module for 3.2.0-37-generic
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 3.2.0-37-generic (i686)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/virtualbox/4.1.12/build/make.log for more information.
dpkg: error processing virtualbox-dkms (--configure):
 subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 10
Errors were encountered while processing:
 virtualbox-dkms
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

Answer 1

1.) sudo apt-get remove virtualbox

2.) reboot

3.) sudo ln -si /usr/bin/gcc-4.6 /usr/bin/gcc

4.) reboot

4.) sudo apt-get install virtualbox

5.) optional reboot. :)

that all kids..!!

Answer 2

You can check the error in the log, in most case it used a gcc/g++ option that not supported in your current version.

You can install a newer version of gcc and g++, and manage with update-alternatives. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7832892/how-to-change-the-default-gcc-compiler-in-ubuntu

After that reinstall virtualbox-dkms.

 sudo apt-get --reinstall install virtualbox-dkms