Can't install virtualbox

I am trying to finish installing the VirtualBox software and I get this error in the console
## Executing postinstall script.
Configuring VirtualBox kernel modules...
VirtualBox Host kernel module unloaded.
devfsadm: driver failed to attach: vboxdrv
Warning: Driver (vboxdrv) successfully added to system but failed to attach
can't load module: No such device or address
## Aborting due to attach failure.
## Configuration failed. Aborting installation.
pkgadd: ERROR: postinstall script did not complete successfully
Installation of <SUNWvbox> partially failed.

I have typically seen errors like that when previous versions of VirtualBox were still installed. Try removing it (./vb-install -u) and verify after that the following packages have been removed:
SUNWvbox
SUNWvboxkern
Reboot, then try the installation again.

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h3. I FIGURED OUT THE ANSWER!
when i realized what the problem was, i slapped my forehead so hard that my brain felt a sharp pain, my adrenaline spiralled, and i was a hair-breadth away from a homicidal frenzy.
the answer will cause you gurus to laugh (i can just picture you chuckling!), but to a noob, this was a major obstacle and emotional experience: i was depressed for three days because i didn't know whom to ask these most rudimentary of questions.
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*Bootcamp on External Hard Drive?*
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