

Open a terminal, and enter the following to update the repository: sudo apt-get update. The easiest way to install VirtualBox is by using the official Ubuntu repositories. They help to enhance the overall interactive performance and usability of guest systems. VirtualBox Guest Additions are a collection of device drivers and system applications designed to achieve closer integration between the host and guest operating systems.

run – A shell script for installing VirtualBox Guest additions on 64-bit Linux guests. This will mount the latest/current VBox Guest Additions CD as a drive for update.

How do I update VirtualBox guest additions?Īll you have to do is, when Windows virtual appliance is running, go to Devices -> Insert Guest Additions CD image as shown in the picture below.
