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==Install the Extension Pack(Optional)== | ==Install the Extension Pack(Optional)== | ||
The | The extension pack is a proprietary set of extensions providing extra functionality to VirtualBox like USB2 and USB3 passthrough. | ||
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 | |||
6.1.14r140239 | |||
===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 == | == Adding Your Account to the '''vboxusers''' User Group == | ||