How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack on Ubuntu 18.04

September 4, 2023 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install VirtualBox Extension Pack in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And VirtualBox Extension Pack is a complemental Package to the VirtualBox base package which is installed on the Host.

The Extension Pack has a different License (closed-source) and adds certain features, for instance USB2/USB3 support and support for RDP.

Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

  • Linux Mint
  • Zorin OS
  • Lubuntu
  • Elementary OS
  • Kde Neon
  • Pop_OS!
  • Xubuntu
  • Linux Lite
  • Bodhi
  • Puppy
  • Kubuntu
  • LXLE
  • Trisquel
  • Voyager Ubuntu
  • feren OS
  • Peppermint
  • Linux Ultimate Edition
  • (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
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  1. 1. Downloading VirtualBox Extension Pack

    Download VirtualBox Extension Pack for Ubuntu GNU/Linux

    Get VirtualBox Extension Pack .deb for Ubuntu
    Possibly, on Firefox Prompt Choose “Save File”:
    Firefox Prompt
  2. 2. Accessing Target

    Now Launch File Manager
    And access the Downloads Folder.

  3. 3. Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack

    Then to Set up VirtualBox Extension Pack on Ubuntu
    Simply Double-Click on the Package on the File Manager:

    Install
    Confirm with
    And next accept the License Agreement:
    License agreement
  4. 4. Checking VirtualBox Extension Pack Setup

    Finally, to Check VirtualBox Extension Pack Setup Choose Tools on Top-Right corner:

    Tools
    And in case of “Can’t Enumerate Host Usb Devices” Issue, see: How to Enable USB Devices Connection.
  5. So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help You to QuickStart with VirtualBox Extension Pack on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic!


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