Difference between revisions of "VirtualBox"
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* An almost unlimited capacity to install as many additional operating systems as desired...provided space is available on your hard drive to store them! | * An almost unlimited capacity to install as many additional operating systems as desired...provided space is available on your hard drive to store them! | ||
=Installing Virtualbox on Manjaro= | |||
==Enabling Virtualisation== | |||
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Before installing VirtualBox, it is <u>'''absolutely essential'''</U> to first ensure that '''virtualization''' has been enabled in your BIOS. The exact instructions for doing this vary based on your hardware. Please review the manual provided by your computer or motherboard manufacturer for specific instructions. | |||
==Install VirtualBox== | ==Install VirtualBox== | ||
To install VirtualBox, you need to install the packages {{ic|virtualbox}} and {{ic|linux*-virtualbox-host-modules}}. The latter must match the version of the kernel you are running. | To install VirtualBox, you need to install the packages {{ic|virtualbox}} and {{ic|linux*-virtualbox-host-modules}}. The latter must match the version of the kernel you are running. | ||
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= Adding Your Account to the vbox User Group = | = Adding Your Account to the vbox User Group = | ||
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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Advice on using Virtualbox effectively, as well as some tips and tricks learned along the way, have been provided for the benefit of new users. | Advice on using Virtualbox effectively, as well as some tips and tricks learned along the way, have been provided for the benefit of new users. | ||
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* The process to install any Guest operating system - '''[[Installation_Guides|including Manjaro]]''' - is exactly the same as if actually installing for real on your computer. | * The process to install any Guest operating system - '''[[Installation_Guides|including Manjaro]]''' - is exactly the same as if actually installing for real on your computer. | ||
==Guest Additions== | ==Guest Additions== | ||
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They are installed '''within''' the Guest operating system itself, and most notably result in enhancing the display resolution, as well as enabling much better control over the mouse. As such, two tell-tale signs that Guest Additions have not been installed in a Guest are that the display will not scale to the size of the display window (i.e. it will be necessary to scroll around to see the whole screen), and the mouse may be quite hard to control. | They are installed '''within''' the Guest operating system itself, and most notably result in enhancing the display resolution, as well as enabling much better control over the mouse. As such, two tell-tale signs that Guest Additions have not been installed in a Guest are that the display will not scale to the size of the display window (i.e. it will be necessary to scroll around to see the whole screen), and the mouse may be quite hard to control. | ||
==Guest Display== | ==Guest Display== | ||
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==Guest Internet Connection== | ==Guest Internet Connection== | ||
Some users have encountered problems when attempting to connect their virtual machine to the internet using the default VirtualBox settings. Where this is the case, try the following solution | Some users have encountered problems when attempting to connect their virtual machine to the internet using the default VirtualBox settings. Where this is the case, try the following solution | ||
1. Click the '''Settings Button''' and then select the '''Network''' tab | 1. Click the '''Settings Button''' and then select the '''Network''' tab | ||
2. Next to the '''Attached to''' heading is a button that states '''NAT'''. Click it to reveal a drop down menu and select '''Bridged | 2. Next to the '''Attached to''' heading is a button that states '''NAT'''. Click it to reveal a drop down menu and select '''Bridged Adapter''' instead. | ||
3. Next to the '''Name''' heading is a button whereby you may select how you are currently connected to the internet (e.g. ''Wlan'' means Wireless, and ''Eth0'' means Ethernet). Select the appropriate connection type you are currently using. | 3. Next to the '''Name''' heading is a button whereby you may select how you are currently connected to the internet (e.g. ''Wlan'' means Wireless, and ''Eth0'' means Ethernet). Select the appropriate connection type you are currently using. | ||
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* Don't be afraid to take risks, to experiment, and to have fun with Guest operating systems. The worst that can happen is that they will have to be re-installed! | * Don't be afraid to take risks, to experiment, and to have fun with Guest operating systems. The worst that can happen is that they will have to be re-installed! | ||
==VirtualBox | |||
=Running Manjaro under VirtualBox= | |||
For those intending to use Manjaro under VirtualBox, you can install Manjaro as usual. | |||
Once it is installed run the following command to ensure the kernel modules are installed and install the guest utils: | |||
pamac install virtualbox-guest-utils $(pacman -Qsq "^linux" | grep "^linux[0-9]*$" | awk '{print $1"-virtualbox-guest-modules"}' ORS=' ') | |||
=See Also= | |||
If you have problems installing ask here [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/how-to-install-virtualbox/22183 How to install VirtualBox] | If you have problems installing ask here [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/how-to-install-virtualbox/22183 How to install VirtualBox] | ||