Scripts to install VirtualBox Guest Additions to the guest are found in the media directory. (Otherwise, it's necessary to mount it manually.) In Raspbian, the iso media will be mounted automatically. Set the iso to the guest storage like this: 5.2.7, whilst Mac VirutalBox app is vs 5.2.6 (but it is the latest on.

Here I have a mismatch, as pacman downloads guest additions v. I read in ArchWiki that version of additions must be the same as VirutalBox host. (Besides, it's necessary to check the VirtualBox version beforehand.) 2.2 installed virtualbox-guest-iso package 2.3 as root, mounted and run sh.

After you restart, look for the VirtualBox icon in the system tray.

The same like VMware Tools, this will popup a wizard in your guest. Then, in the VirtualBox menu, under Devices, click Install Guest Additions. Manjaro Linux package manager lists the virtualbox-guest-iso package:Īccording to ArchWiki, installing it creates the ISO file as /usr/lib/virtualbox/additions/VBoxGuestAdditions.iso.Īlternatively, we can also download it directly. Install Guest Additions on Windows guest The procedure is very simple. Host OS: Manjaro Linux based on Arch Linux.Generic host/guest communication channels.This extension enables us to experience seamless mouse movement, share clipboards or files between the host OS and the guest and configure screen resolution dynamically. We can make VirtualBox a little more useful by installing VirtualBox Guest Additions.

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