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For example, you might use: sudo apt-get install virtualbox-guest-additions-iso Install a package through the usual channels for your distribution.It should contain the corresponding VBoxGuestAdditions_X.Y.Z.iso file. Open and enter the subdirectory for the latest version of VirtualBox. The package should include the VBoxGuestAdditions.iso file. On the host (not the guest):ĭownload a VirtualBox package from (you might have installed this package when you installed VirtualBox). If all that fails, follow one of the steps below. Failing to find it, it may give you an opportunity to download the file from the internet. VirtualBox will look for the needed file.

In the guest virtual machine, choose Devices -> Install Guest Additions from the menubar of VirtualBox. How you get that file to the guest can depend on the OS of the guest - see below.Īfter installing Guest Additions, on some, older guests you might need to restart the guest. Guest Additions are distributed on their own CD image (.iso file) named VBoxGuestAdditions.iso.

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For more information on transferring files between virtual machines, click here.Guest Additions provide additional capability to a guest virtual machine, including file sharing. This guide shows you how to set up a folder which will be shared between your host machine and your guest machine.

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