Cannot resize linux VM in 6.0.12 when using vmsvga graphics controller

[Toml9]

Hi,

I have an Arch Linux x64 with KDE vm running with VB guest utilities installed. The VB guest utilities features such as auto-resizing work when using the other graphic controllers, but not with vmsvga (with 3d acceleration off). The issue is very similar to the one outlined here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93668 (can't post urls, topic is on this forum) but as I said, the resizing works on the other graphic controllers and my guest utils version corresponds to the 6.0.12 VB version.

I would just use one of the other graphics controllers, however when I use those I have an issue where my cursor is invisible when turning off mouse integration and using mouse capture (this issue does not happen when using vmsvga graphic controller but does on vboxvga for instance). I need to be able to use mouse capture.

Any help in solving either of these issues is much appreciated, I just need to be able to use mouse capture in a higher resolution.

Edit: The host VM is running Windows 10 pro

[socratis]

We need to see a complete VBox.log, from a complete VM run, where the problem occurs:

• Start the VM from cold-boot (not from a paused or saved state) / Observe or recreate the problem / Shutdown the VM (force close it if you have to).
• With the VM completely shut down (not paused or saved), right-click on the VM in the VirtualBox Manager and select "Show Log".
• Save only the first "VBox.log", ZIP it and attach it to your response. See the "Upload attachment" tab below the reply form.

[Toml9]

I've attached the log. I'm also not sure if the issue is related to this topic on the forum viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92290

I should note that virtualbox-guest-utils and dependencies were installed directly from the Arch Linux packages, however, the guest additions version in the log is lower than the version installed through the Arch Linux package manager (6.0.0 vs 6.0.12)

Thanks!

[socratis]

I should note that virtualbox-guest-utils and dependencies were installed directly from the Arch Linux packages

Right... it seems that you have a mix of the GAs installed:

00:00:15.855112 VMMDev: Guest Log: vboxguest: host-version: 6.0.12r133076 0x8000000f
00:00:15.855143 VMMDev: Guest Additions information report: Version 6.0.0 r127566 '6.0.0'

Nothing good can come out of this. I would uninstall everything VBox*/VirtualBox* related from the guest and install only the GAs that come bundled (in any case) with the main program.

With the VM window having the focus, go to the host's menu "Devices" » "Insert Guest Additions CD Image...". If not prompted by auto-run, run "VBoxLinuxAdditions.run" from the CD. Make sure there are no errors or suggestions during the install. You can safely ignore the "modprobe vboxsf" one.

[Amol1110011]

I thought VMSVGA does not support Virtual Box additions. I tried using oracle Solaris on my 4k laptop under the VM with VMSVGA and VboxSVGA, only VboxSVGA give the full screen. I am not sure , but I think I read somewhere that Vboxaditions only work with the adapters that are pre-fixed with "Vbox" corect me if I am wrong.

[socratis]

but I think I read somewhere

Reference?

that Vboxaditions only work with the adapters that are pre-fixed with "Vbox" corect me if I am wrong

No, you're not quite right. The Guest Additions are meant to deal with all vGPU options. It's the guest that might not use the appropriate drive, or it's best if a specific OS uses a specific driver.

I tried using oracle Solaris on my 4k laptop under the VM with VMSVGA and VboxSVGA, only VboxSVGA give the full screen

For Solaris guests the suggested driver is VBoxVGA, neither VBoxSVGA nor VMSVGA.