On 7/25/24 08:33, Tomas Kuchta wrote:
Here is how I install Oracle extension pack: 1. Download it for the installed vBox version from virtualbox.org 2. Become root with graphical access. On openSuse or fedora that is done by running "su" Ubuntu will probably use "sudo bash" to achieve the same. 3. Install the extension by "virtualbox extensionPackFileName" You must scroll down through the license agreement to be able to agree to it. Exit from root's virtualbox. 4. Un-become root by "exit" 5. Start virtualbox & as normal user - it should all work.
The steps I took got me a working VirtualBox. They didn't involve root. I don't know if that will make any difference.
I do not bother installing the extension pack with every version update - it seems to keep working. That said, I install it every now and then when I notice update and have the time on my hands.
My recollection is there is something in the extension pack that I need. I don't recall what, but I know I need it.
I found it's easy to download it from Oracle, right-click on it, and install it with the first option. But, that was on my "backup" machine. This morning I'll try all those steps on this machine. I expect all will go well, as long as I skip the wget step and install the extension pack directly.
I'll post my results. Thanks for your help. -- Regards, Dick Steffens
