How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu 24 (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu 24 (Step-by-Step Guide)

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This video demonstrates how to correctly install VirtualBox Guest Additions on an Ubuntu 24 virtual machine.

*Link to the Commands:* https://www.configserverfirewall.com/ubuntu-linux/install-guest-additions-virtualbox-ubuntu-24/

If you’re running Ubuntu 24 in VirtualBox, installing Guest Additions is essential. It enhances performance and enables features like shared clipboard, shared folders, and improved display resolution.

The tutorial covers the necessary steps, starting with installing required dependency packages (build-essential, dkms, and linux-headers). By following the instructions in the video correctly, you’ll be able to install Guest Additions without encountering errors such as ‘This system is currently not set up to build kernel modules’ or ‘The headers for the currently running kernel were not found.’

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*Timestamp*
00:00 – Intro
00:05 – Steps to Follow
00:19 – Install Required Packages
00:50 – Insert Guest Additions CD Image
00:58 – Mount the CD Image
01:07 – Run the Installation Script
01:28 – Reboot the Virtual Machine
01:41 – Enable Shared Clipboard

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