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 ==Install the Extension Pack(Optional)==
-The virtualbox extension pack is available from [[Arch_User_Repository|Arch User Repositoty(AUR)]].  You can install it with:
+The extension pack is a proprietary set of extensions providing extra functionality to VirtualBox like USB2 and USB3 passthrough.
- pamac build virtualbox-ext-oracle
+You only need this if you are going to use the functionality provided and it is '''not required''' for VirtualBox to function.
+* Oracle Cloud Infrastructure integration
+* USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Host Controller
+* Host Webcam
+* VirtualBox RDP
+* PXE ROM
+* Disk Encryption
+* NVMe
+As noted by VirtualBox it important you are using the extension pack matching your installed version of VirtualBox
+{{Warning|The extension pack '''must''' match the version of VirtualBox installed on your system
+<blockquote>'''Please install the same version extension pack as your installed version of VirtualBox.''' – [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox Download page]</blockquote>
+}}
+Check your VirtualBox version (example)
+ $ vboxmanage --version
+.1.14r140239
+===Install using an AUR helper===
+Locate the correct AUR PKGBUILD using pamac (or the AUR helper of choice) - example is using '''pamac'''
+<pre>
+$ pamac search virtualbox-ext-oracle
+virtualbox-ext-oracle-manjaro         6.1.12-2         AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack
+virtualbox-ext-oracle-beta            6.1.0_RC1-1      AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack (Beta)
+virtualbox-ext-oracle-5-test-build    5.2.35_135314-1  AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack Test Build 5.2.35_135314
+virtualbox-ext-oracle-5.0             5.0.40-1         AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack
+virtualbox-ext-oracle-5               5.2.x-1          AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack 5.2.x (stable)
+virtualbox-ext-oracle                 6.1.14-1         AUR
+    Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
+    Pack
+</pre>
+When you have found the match you can install using the helper - example is using pamac
+ pamac build virtualbox-ext-<your-decision>
+===Download from VirtualBox===
+Same rule apply - match your VirtualBox version - usually the latest version applies.
+[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads  Downloads – Oracle VM VirtualBox]
+If the latest version do not match yours - you can find earlier versions using this page
+[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds Download Old Builds - Oracle VM Virtualbox]
+The extension '''.vbox-extpack''' is a registered mime extension so just open the file and VirtualBox will install the extension pack. Provide your password when asked.
 == Adding Your Account to the '''vboxusers''' User Group ==