How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions

VirtualBox, developed by Oracle, is a popular virtualization platform that allows users to run different operating systems on the same computer without affecting the main OS installation. One of its unique features is the ability to use any USB connected device on the Host machine at the Guest machine. This article will guide you through the process of installing VirtualBox Guest Additions on your Fedora machine.

Step 1: Ensure You're Running the Latest Kernel

Before proceeding, ensure that you are using the latest available kernel for your Fedora. Run the command `dnf update kernel*` to update your Fedora kernel.

Step 2: Reboot Your Machine

After updating your kernel, reboot your Fedora machine by running the reboot command in your terminal. This will restart your computer automatically.

Step 3: Install Required Packages

Once your system starts, install the following required packages via the Fedora Terminal:

`dnf install gcc kernel-devel kernel-headers dkms make bzip2 perl libxcrypt-compat`

Step 4: Add the KERN_DIR Environment Variable

Add the kernel directory environment variable by running the command:

`KERN_DIR=/usr/src/kernels/`uname -r``

Step 5: Export the Kernel Directory Environment Variable

Export the kernel directory environment variable by running the command:

`export KERN_DIR`

Step 6: Mount the VirtualBox Guest Additions

Now, let's mount the Virtual Box Guest Additions. From the top menu of your running virtual machine, click the Devices menu and choose to Install the Guest Additions CD image.

Step 7: Run the Installation

The package should auto-run automatically, as shown below. Click the Run button to start the Virtual Box Guest Additions installation.

Step 8: Authenticate with Sudo Password

Authentication is required, use your sudo password to continue.

Step 9: Install the VirtualBox Guest Additions

At last, you should find a message like the below one:

`Vbox Guest Additions Will Start Installation`

Click the Run button to start the installation.

Step 10: Reboot Your Machine

After your system restarts, you can check if the VirtualBox Guest Additions are installed successfully using the command `sudo lsmod | grep vbox`.

Congratulations, you have now installed the VirtualBox Guest Additions on your Fedora machine. You can now use any USB connected device (e.g. USB disk, USB printer) at the Guest machine.

Add Guest Additions to VirtualBox 5

To add guest additions to VirtualBox 5, follow these steps:

1. Open your virtual machine and click the Devices menu.

2. Choose Install the Guest Additions CD image.

3. Click the Run button to start the installation.

4. Authenticate with your sudo password.

5. Follow the prompts to install the VirtualBox Guest Additions.

By following these steps, you can successfully install VirtualBox Guest Additions on your Fedora machine and use any USB connected device at the Guest machine.

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