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===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 list what kernels is installed use mhwd (example) | 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 list what kernels is installed use mhwd (example) | ||
$ mhwd-kernel -li | |||
Currently running: 5.4.0-1-MANJARO (linux54) | |||
The following kernels are installed in your system: | The following kernels are installed in your system: | ||
* linux54 | * linux54 | ||
To install VirtualBox and automatically install the kernel modules for your installed kernels enter the following command in the terminal: | To install VirtualBox and automatically install the kernel modules for your installed kernels enter the following command in the terminal: | ||
$ sudo pacman -Syu virtualbox linux54-virtualbox-host-modules | |||
Once the installation has completed, it will then be necessary to add the ''VirtualBox Module'' to your kernel. '''The easy way is to simply reboot your system'''. Otherwise, to start using VirtualBox immediately, enter the following command: | Once the installation has completed, it will then be necessary to add the ''VirtualBox Module'' to your kernel. '''The easy way is to simply reboot your system'''. Otherwise, to start using VirtualBox immediately, enter the following command: | ||
$ sudo vboxreload | |||
===Install the Extension Pack(Optional)=== | ===Install the Extension Pack(Optional)=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||