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Partners.Solution Partners.Cloud Providers.Technology Partners.Partner Portal. Company.Contact.About.Media. June 26, 2019by How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows and MacOSThe previous blog post of our VirtualBox series covered. After updating VirtualBox, it is recommended to update VirtualBox Extension Pack on a host machine and VirtualBox Guest Additions on guest machines (VMs). If you have not installed VirtualBox Extension Pack yet, it is time to install it in order to unlock advanced VirtualBox features. Today’s blog post explains you how to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows and macOS, and contains the following sections:. What is the VirtualBox Extension Pack?.
Downloading VirtualBox Extension Pack. How to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows. How to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on mac. How to install VirtualBox extension pack with VBoxManageWhat Is VirtualBox Extension Pack?VirtualBox Extension Pack is a binary package intended to extend the functionality of VirtualBox. The Extension pack adds the following functionality:Support for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices. USB devices such as network adapters, flash drives, hard disks, web cams etc., that are inserted into physical USB ports of a host machine can be attached to a virtual machine running on VirtualBox. As a result, you can use a physical USB device in a guest operating system (OS).If you open VM settings ( Machine Settings USB) and try to enable USB 3.0 support without having VirtualBox Extension Pack installed, you will get the error message – Invalid settings detected.Host webcam pass-through.
With this feature you can connect your host webcam to a guest machine. The advantage is that you can use a webcam which is not supported by the guest operating system of your VM. Imagine that you are using a webcam on a Windows-based host machine (you have all official Windows drivers for the webcam).
You can use this webcam on a macOS-based VM (while this webcam is not supported on macOS and there are no macOS drivers for this webcam) thanks to the Host webcam pass-through feature.VirtualBox Remote Desktop Protocol (VRDP). This feature allows you to control virtual machines remotely via the VirtualBox interface even if you cannot connect directly to a VM (for example, if the virtual network of a VM is not configured properly or disabled). You must have connectivity with a host machine to use this feature.Disk image encryption with AES algorithm. Data stored on virtual disk images can be encrypted transparently for a guest OS. As a result, your is encrypted even if the VM is copied from your protected storage to another location. The XTS encryption mode is used with 128-bit or 256-bit data encryption keys.Intel PXE Boot ROM. PXE is a pre-boot execution environment that is used for network booting.
A VM can boot using emulated PXE boot ROM (Read-Only Memory) to install an operating system. You must prepare PXE boot configuration files in your /VirtualBox/TFTP folder before using this feature. Downloading VirtualBox Extension PackGo to the and open the download link for the VirtualBox Extension Pack for all supported platforms. A single extension pack file is suitable for multiple supported host operating systems on which VirtualBox can work, and is installed using the VirtualBox interface. You can download the single file and use it to install VirtualBox Extension pack on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris.
Save the downloaded Extension Pack file to a custom location. The name of the file used in this example is OracleVMVirtualBoxExtensionPack-6.0.8.vbox-extpack and this file is saved to C:VirtualBox in this example. You can also for older versions of VirtualBox.Now it’s time to demonstrate how to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows, after which you will see how to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on macOS. How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack on WindowsLet’s consider how to install VirtualBox Extension pack in the GUI (graphical user interface). Open VirtualBox, then open VirtualBox preferences ( Tools Preferences) by clicking the appropriate icon with your mouse or by pressing Ctrl+G on your keyboard.In the Preferences window, go to the Extensions section.
After a fresh installation of VirtualBox, there are no extensions packages installed. Click the Add a new package button (the icon with a green plus) to add the extension pack.Browse the file you have downloaded above. In this case, the name of the file is OracleVMVirtualBoxExtensionPack-6.0.8.vbox-extpack.VirtualBox notifies you that you are about to install a VirtualBox extension pack.
Confirm the installation and click the Install button.Read the license agreement and hit Agree to continue installation. Wait a few seconds while the files are being copied. If everything is OK, you will get the message that Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack was installed successfully.
After closing this notification window, you will see VirtualBox Extension pack in the list of extension packages.Now you know how to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows. How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Mac OS XThe process of Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack on macOS is quite similar to that required for the extension pack on other operating systems.
Open Launchpad, run VirtualBox, then go to Tools Preferences and select the Extensions tab. Click the add icon to install VirtualBox Extension Pack.Browse the extension pack file you have downloaded from the VirtualBox site ( OracleVMVirtualBoxExtensionPack-6.0.8.vbox-extpack in this case).Confirm the installation of VirtualBox Extension Pack and click Install.Read and accept the license agreement. Then enter your password to continue installation and wait for a few seconds while VirtualBox Extension Pack is being installed on your mac. After finishing installation, you should see the notification message: Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack was installed successfully. Hit OK and look for your VirtualBox extension pack in the list of installed extension packages.Now you know how to install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Mac OS X. How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack with VBoxManage in ConsoleThe process of installing VirtualBox Extension Pack on Windows and macOS in the GUI mode was explained above.
There is one more method, however, for installing extension packs in VirtualBox – installation from the command line interface (CLI). VirtualBox provides VBoxManage – a CLI tool for configuring and managing VirtualBox and VMs in the console. VBoxManage can be used in all supported host operating systems including Windows and macOS.Open CMD in Windows (press Win+R and type cmd) or open Terminal in macOS.In Windows, go to the VirtualBox installation directory. The default installation directory is C:Program filesVirtualBox.
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Partners.Solution Partners.Cloud Providers.Technology Partners.Partner Portal. Company.Contact.About.Media. June 18, 2019by How to Update VirtualBoxVirtualBox is a reliable virtualization solution that is recommended for running (VMs) on servers, desktops and laptops. As time marches forward, new versions of VirtualBox are released periodically. The advantages to using the latest VirtualBox version are that it includes improvements, bug fixes and allows you to work with a higher security level as well as receiving a higher degree of performance. New features are usually added with major version releases (for example, v.6.0.0 comparing to version 5.x.x).
What should you do when you want to update your VirtualBox to the latest version, but your older version is configured and fine-tuned? The good news is that your configuration is preserved when you update VirtualBox. Today’s blog post explores how to update VirtualBox on Windows and Mac OS X while preserving the existing configuration of VirtualBox and virtual machines.Briefly, in order to update VirtualBox, you should do the following:. Download the latest VirtualBox Installer for your OS. Run the Installer and select the path of your installed VirtualBox instance. Select the appropriate options.
Run the updated VirtualBox.Now let’s explore how to update VirtualBox in details. How to Update VirtualBox on WindowsAs you may recall, VirtualBox 5.2 was installed. Open your VirtualBox and check its version by going to Help About VirtualBox.
In the current example, the installed VirtualBox version is 5.2.16 as you can see on the screenshot below, and the newest available version is 6.0.8.You can go to File Check for Updates to check and see if any updates are available. This notification pop-up window usually appears automatically after launching VirtualBox when a minor update is available (for example update from v.5.2.16 to v.5.2.30). Click the download link displayed in the window below if you wish to download that version for an update. The installer that is downloaded can be used as an updater.If you want to download the latest version and perform a major version update, go to the official and download the latest VirtualBox installer for your platform (Windows in this case). VirtualBox 6 contains a set of new features including VM export to Oracle Cloud, high-resolution support, GUI improvements, better 3D graphics support, etc.
Be aware that VirtualBox 6 supports only 64-bit host operating systems. If you have a 32-bit host operating system, you should use VirtualBox 5 or install the 64-bit host OS in order to install the newest VirtualBox 6 version.Save the installer file ( VirtualBox-6.0.8-130520-Win.exe in this case) to a custom location.Close your existing VirtualBox instance, and shutdown VMs that are running. Right click the executable installer file and hit Run as Administrator. The Welcome screen of the installation wizard should appear.Go to the second screen, and check the installation path and the components to install/update. The installation path must be the same as that of your old VirtualBox version which is going to be updated. Generally, the process of updating VirtualBox is similar to the process of installing VirtualBox for the first time.On the next step of the VirtualBox setup wizard, tick the necessary checkboxes to create shortcuts and register file associations.Accept the warning about network interfaces that will be temporarily disconnected during the next installation/updating step. This warning allows you to avoid unexpected interruption of the network connection during installation.
Hit Yes when you are ready to proceed without any concern that, for example, a critical downloading process could be aborted.If you have not closed your VirtualBox application yet, the updater will ask you to do so before you can continue, as some files that are in use by a running VirtualBox instance need to be updated. The application name and process Id are displayed in the warning message. After closing a running VirtualBox instance, click Retry to resume the VirtualBox update.The next question is asked by Windows Security for installing Oracle Universal Serial Bus device driver.
Tick the check box “ Always trust software from Oracle Corporation” since Oracle is a trusted software manufacturer, and hit Install.Finally, on the Installation Complete screen, tick the check box “ Start Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.0.8 after installation” and hit Finish.After opening the VirtualBox that has been updated, you can see some visual changes in the GUI (graphical user interface), though the traditional concept is preserved. All configured VMs and VirtualBox settings are kept after updating.If you have installed VirtualBox Extension Pack, VirtualBox will ask you to update the Extension Pack. Read about Extension Pack installation in one of our upcoming blog posts about VirtualBox. At this point, the VirtualBox update on Windows is complete. In the next section, see how to update VirtualBox on Mac. How to Update VirtualBox on MacThe process of updating VirtualBox on macOS X is similar to those required for updating VirtualBox on Windows. Let’s check the version of VirtualBox that is already installed on Mac.
To open VirtualBox, go to VirtualBox About VirtualBox.Observe that the current version of installed VirtualBox is 5.2.30. From here, you can go to VirtualBox Check for Updates and check whether there any recommended updates.Visit the and download the newest VirtualBox installer to be used to update an existing VirtualBox version on macOS.
Save the DMG installation VirtualBox image ( VirtualBox-6.0.8-130520-OSX.dmg in this case) to the custom folder.Shut down all VMs and close the window of your old VirtualBox version. Open the DMG image and double click on the VirtualBox.pkg icon to run the VirtualBox package installer. The VirtualBox installation/update wizard is opened after that.On the first screen of the wizard, click Continue and confirm that you trust this installer.Note: In macOS Mojave (macOS 10.14), you may need to open System Preferences, then go to Security & Privacy where in the General tab of the window, click the lock icon to unblock the application installer. Enter the administrator password, and then click Allow. Launch the VirtualBox installer again to update VirtualBox on macOS.To update VirtualBox on macOS, keep the location of VirtualBox the same as it was before. The installer will overwrite old files. Type your password to confirm the installation and continue to the next step.Wait until files have been copied to the appropriate directories of your macOS system.
In the end of the update process, the installer asks you what you want to do - move the installer file to the Trash or keep the file. Select the option that is better for you and close the installer window.Now you can open your updated VirtualBox on macOS. Open Launchpad and click the VirtualBox icon.As you can see, all VMs created previously are in the place and the configuration of VirtualBox is preserved. Click VirtualBox About VirtualBox to make sure that you have the latest VirtualBox version on your Mac now.ConclusionToday’s blog post has explored how to update VirtualBox when this product is already installed and configured on your machine.
As you can see, updating VirtualBox is an easy process. The first part of the blog post explains how to update VirtualBox on Windows and after reading the second part you know how to update VirtualBox on Mac. Thanks to the multiplatform nature of VirtualBox, the procedure of its update is similar for all supported platforms and the best feature is that all your tuned VMs and VirtualBox configuration are completely preserved after the update. Try updating VirtualBox on your machine to get the latest fixes and features.