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| == Where Using Multiple Kernels ==
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| ==Install the Extension Pack== | | ==Install the Extension Pack== |
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| | The virtualbox extension pack is available from [[Arch_User_Repository|Arch User Repositoty(AUR)]]. You can install it with: |
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| '''It is available in the Arch User Repositories - AUR.'''[https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/virtualbox-ext-oracle/]
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| | = Adding Your Account to the vbox User Group = |
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| If it is obtained directly from Oracle, '''[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html Virtualbox Downloads Section of Oracle's website]''', be aware that you will have to give personal details to Oracle. Again, the Extension pack provides a number of additional and advanced features not otherwise available. Even if there is no immediate intention to use the features provided, it is still worthwhile installing in order to have a complete installation. Once at the downloads section of Oracle's website, to obtain the VirtualBox Extension Pack:
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| The final step is to now add your personal user account to the '''vbox User Group'''. This is necessary in order to fully access the features provided by VirtualBox, including the ability to use USB devices in a Guest operating system. | | The final step is to now add your personal user account to the '''vbox User Group'''. This is necessary in order to fully access the features provided by VirtualBox, including the ability to use USB devices in a Guest operating system. |
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| = Adding Your Account to the vbox User Group =
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| For Manjaro the Guest Additions is installed using the command | | For Manjaro the Guest Additions is installed using the command |
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| | More importantly, using the method shown to install Guest Additions in Manjaro (or any Arch-based distribution) will break the system permanently, rendering it unusable. |
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