How to install guest additions at once on multiple machines

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urketadic
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How to install guest additions at once on multiple machines

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I have 20 machines running and im interested if there is a way to install guest additions for all of the machines in 1 go.
It will take quite a long time to do it 1 by 1.
Thanks.
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Re: How to install guest additions at once on multiple machines

Post by socratis »

Guest Additions (GAs) are like any other program that needs to be installed on a (virtual) computer. So, if there is an Unattended Installation option, you should explore that. Luckily, there is one for VirtualBox GAs. Check Ch. 4.2.1.3 Unattended Installation in the User Manual.
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