Hi,
I really like virtualbox, but I need help on using custom resolution.
I have read about this command :
VBoxManage setextradata "VM name" "CustomVideoMode1" "1400x1050x16"
I am unable to use it. I am testing windows 7( my virtual machine) on windows xp (real OS).
Can someone help me write a .bat with the correct command to specify a 1024x600 resolution ?
Any help would be appreciated, thank
Using Custom resolution on windows guest
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Re: Using Custom resolution on windows guest
Why not install the guest additions (in the guest) and you can use the mouse click to set it to what ever you want?
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Re: Using Custom resolution on windows guest
I haved installed the guest addition, How can I use the mouse to fix the custom resolution ?
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Re: Using Custom resolution on windows guest
Just drag a corner of the window until it is the size you want.
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Re: Using Custom resolution on windows guest
Is it possible to automate the display size of a Windows guest? ie, create a batch file with :
VBoxManage setextradata "VM name" "CustomVideoMode1" "1400x1050x16"
and something else to use the above to create the required display size. If it's meant to be a Linuxism fair enough, but it would be handy for Windows guests. I currently resort to WinBatch scripts to resize my VMs in an automated manner, but I'd rather use some VBox feature if it exists.
VBoxManage setextradata "VM name" "CustomVideoMode1" "1400x1050x16"
and something else to use the above to create the required display size. If it's meant to be a Linuxism fair enough, but it would be handy for Windows guests. I currently resort to WinBatch scripts to resize my VMs in an automated manner, but I'd rather use some VBox feature if it exists.
VBox : 7.0.10
Host: Manjaro Linux
Guest : Windows 7
Host: Manjaro Linux
Guest : Windows 7