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Install virtualbox guest additions ubuntu server 14.04

Shared folders: My favorite feature this feature allows you to exchange files between the host and the guest.

Drag and drop: You can also drag and drop files between the host and the guest OS.

Shared clipboard: With the Guest Additions installed, you can copy-paste between the guest and the host operating systems.

Mouse pointer integration: You no longer need to press any key to “free” the cursor from the Guest OS.

To install the Guest additions, you need to mount the ISO image in your VM. VirtualBox guest additions are stored in an ISO image VBoxGuestAdditions.iso format inside the VirtualBox installation directory. Here, we will see how to install VirtualBox guest additions on

Automated logins – Automated guest login using credentials from a master login system.

Time synchronization – Guest’s system will use the host time for time synchronization.

Generic host/guest communication channels – Enable you to control and monitor guest execution.

Seamless windows – Windows that are displayed within a virtual machine appear side by side next to the windows of your host.

Better video support – _VM machine’s screen resolution will automatically change to the size of the VirtualBox window.

Shared folders – Exchange files between the host and the VM.

Installing guest additions will provide you with seamless mouse support to overcome the capturing of mouse and keyboard. You need to press the Ctrl key to release the capture.

Mouse pointer integration – By default, VM will capture your mouse and keyboard when you are working inside a VM.

They need to be installed inside a VM to improve the performance of the guest operating system and to add extra features. VirtualBox guest additions is a collection of device drivers and software application package which is shipped with Oracle VirtualBox.