ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

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Draenan
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ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

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I upgraded from 5.1.4 to 5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan) and now I can't send ctrl-alt-del to a Windows 7 guest via Host+delete. I have to use the "Input" menu instead. Anyone else experiencing that?

Downgrade to 5.1.4 fixes it.
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Re: ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

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Yes, it's a known issue with 5.1.6. Until it gets fixed, you can use the menu: Input -> Keyboard -> Insert Ctrl-Alt-Del.
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Re: ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

Post by VKH »

Thanks socratis, I am experiencing the same issue and look forward to the solution. I am happy to use the workaround for the time being, especially with the Ctrl-click multiple file selection working again in Windows Guests!
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Re: ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

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For current status, workarounds and if you want update, take a look at the bug report: https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/15937
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Re: ctrl-alt-del (Host+delete) not working (5.1.6 on OS X 10.11.6.)

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Bug is now fixed with VirtualBox 5.1.7 build 110731 (and later I assume): https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Testbuilds
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