How to check which version of virtualbox I am using

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AIM28256
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How to check which version of virtualbox I am using

Post by AIM28256 »

Host OS: Mac OS Majove 10.14.5
OS installed on virtualbox: Oracle Linux 7.6
Virtualbox version: ??

How do find which version of virtualbox I am using?

My apologies for asking this simple question, I am not able to find it on my installed virtualbox or google search.

Thanks.
AIM28256
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Re: How to check which version of virtualbox I am using

Post by AIM28256 »

I found the answer: click on virtualbox --> On top of your screen click Virtualbox next to file ---> Click on About Virutalbox.

Thank you.
mpack
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Re: How to check which version of virtualbox I am using

Post by mpack »

There are normally conventions for where an app displays such information. On Windows it is nearly always found in the "Help|About.." dialog box. However conventions may be host OS specific, so I'll move your topic to "OS X Hosts".
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Re: How to check which version of virtualbox I am using

Post by socratis »

mpack wrote:There are normally conventions for where an app displays such information.
And that convention is respected by VirtualBox on OSX, I'm surprised that the OP didn't know that part. Maybe a new OSX user?

Just for completion there's also the universal alternative CLI option. From the Command Prompt/Terminal you can get the version information with the command:
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    VBoxManage -version
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