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Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu Server
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Tested on Ubuntu Server 22.04

  • Start the Ubuntu Server VM and insert the Guest Additions CD image (Devices menu, Install Guest Additions).

  • Mount CD Rom:

    $ sudo mount /dev/cdrom /media

  • Install necessary build tools and dependencies:

    $ sudo apt install -y dkms build-essential linux-headers-generic linux-headers-$(uname -r)

  • Build and install the Guest Additions:

    $ sudo /media/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run

  • Add user to vboxsf group:

    $ sudo usermod -aG vboxsf ${USER}
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