How to Install VirtualBox Extension Pack on CentOS

September 21, 2023 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux CentOS Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install VirtualBox Extension Pack in CentOS 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 also for All the others Red Hat Linux Based Distros like:

1. Downloading VirtualBox Extension Pack

Download VirtualBox Extension Pack for CentOS GNU/Linux

Get VirtualBox Extension Pack .deb for CentOS

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

Now Launch File Manager
And access the Downloads Folder.
3. Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack

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

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

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

And in case of “Can’t Enumerate Host Usb Devices” Issue, see: How to Enable USB Devices Connection.

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help You to QuickStart with VirtualBox Extension Pack on CentOS!