VirtualBox guest additions is a feature of Oracle VirtualBox virtualization platform that meant to make the seamless working of the guest operating system with the host that could be Windows, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, CentOS, Deepin etc. After activating the Guest editions, the user can drag and drop any kind of files and folder between guest and host, copy-past text or anything bidirectionally and also the drivers will start supporting Guest such as Displays’ to adapt the host’s display resoltuion. This not only enhance the productivity but also the user experience. Well, without this the advance users could set up a shared folder to access something from the host using guest and vice-versa but the novel user would end up with frustration.
Install VirtualBox Guest additions on Windows or Linux
Launch the guest OS in VirtualBox and click on Devices and Install Guest Additions. The AutoPlay window opens on the guest OS and click on the Run VBox Windows Additions executable. Mar 04, 2015 I'm happy to report an update to my earlier posts. It appears that with the newest release of Virtualbox (4.3.22), this problem seems to be fixed. Index of /virtualbox. Name Last modified Size 4.0.0/ 22-Dec-2010 19:03 - 4.0.2/ 20-Jan-2011 11:42 - 4.0.4/ 13-Apr-2011 12:05 - 4.0.6/ 26-Apr-2011 15:49 - 4.0.8/ 17-May-2011 16:07 - 4.0.10/ 27-Jun-2011 19:37 - 4.0.12/ 19-Jul-2011 12:08 - 4.0.14/ 18-Oct-2011 22:43 - 4.0.16/ 16-Jan-2012 15:10 - 4.0.18/ 19-Dec-2012 16:05 - 4.0.20/ 12-Oct-2013 7:45. The VirtualBox Guest Additions consist of device drivers and system applications that optimize the operating system for better performance and usability. One of the usability features required in this guide is automated logons, which is why you need to install the Guest Additions in the virtual machine. Access the virtual machine's menu and go to devices and click: 'Install Guest Additions CD Image'. Go to My Computer (This PC in Windows 10) and open the Guest Additions CD drive under the Devices and drivers section. Right click on VBoxWindowsAdditions and select Run as administrator. The Guest Additions Setup Wizard will start automatically. The VirtualBox Guest Additions cannot be installed on this version of Windows In various forums, you will find the suggestions to install in Windows 8 compatibility mode or use the force parameter (VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe /force).
Here we know how to perform the installation of Guest additions of Virtualbox on Windows and Linux platforms… The procedure of doing this will be the same for both.
Step 1: Open VirtualBox.
Step 2: Run the Windows 10/7 or Linux operating installed as Guest on VirtualBox where you want to install Guest Additions.
Step 3: After that click on the Device option given in the running of Guest operating system Window’s menu.
Step 4: Select the Insert Guest Additions CD image…
Step 5: No matter you are using Windows 10 or Linux Distros such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint, the moment you select the Guest additions option, a virtual disc containing the installation file will automatically get mounted and pop up a message to Run or install the same.
Virtualbox Additions Windows 7
Step 6: Click on the install/run button run the script.
Step 7: Once it gets installed, again go to Devices option of Guest OS running Virtual window and select the Shared Clip-> Bidirectional and also same Bidirectional option in the Drag n Drop menu.
Virtualbox Windows Guest Additions
Step 8: Restart the Guest operating system to make the changes into effect.