id	summary	reporter	owner	description	type	status	component	version	resolution	keywords	cc	guest	host
13938	Mac host: Virtualbox creates empty processes and prevents restart/shutdown	Blownauratone		"Macbook Pro 2012, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, newest Vbox and extensions, Windows 7 VM

I've seen this issue talked about throughout the VB forums and elsewhere, and so far there has been no resolution. My particular problem with this issue comes from the fact that I am a documentation specialist, and so must work extensively with unfinished software and drivers, which create instabilities often—requiring restart.

When I try to restart, Virtualbox's processes will not quit and cannot be stopped by any method, GUI or command line. I am forced to hard-reset my computer, which creates a host of other problems and causes a constant need for system maintenance.

I hope very much that there is a resolution for this issue! I otherwise prefer Vbox to all other virtual machine solutions, and spread its gospel with all of my friends in tech."	defect	closed	other	VirtualBox 4.3.24	worksforme	zombie process restart mavericks		Windows	Mac OS X