Hello: Vbox newbie here. I am trying to set up a VBox vm using a .ova image to import as an appliance, but the latest Vbox 6.1.36 install apparently will only import .ovf
Do I have to find and install an earlier version of Vbox to be able to use .ova appliances? If so, where do I find an earlier version that will recognize .ova?
Many Thanks!
ova vs ovf
Re: ova vs ovf
Latest is not 6.1.36. It is 6.1.40 on the 6.1 series or 7.0.0 on the latest release from a few weeks ago.
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Re: ova vs ovf
See the VirtualBox 6.1.40 User Guide Section 1.14; and particularly Section 1.14.2 for the a step-by-step import processs.
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Re: ova vs ovf
And I can assure you that 6.1.36 does support import of OVA appliances, because I just tested it (Windows host).
Perhaps you should better explain why you think it doesn't work.
Perhaps you should better explain why you think it doesn't work.