Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

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PSSP
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Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by PSSP »

I followed the instruction (http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch04.html) but coudn't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso in the application bundle of VirtualBox. :(

Please suggest what I should do. Thanks :wink:
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Re: Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by Sasquatch »

Just start the VM and click on the Devices menu, then at the bottom click on "Install Guest Additions". The ISO should now be loaded. If it isn't, then unmount the currently loaded medium first, then try again.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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Re: Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by PSSP »

Thanks!!! :mrgreen:
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Re: Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by post@felixrampf.de »

Sorry,

I have the same problem and the further solution did not help 8)

I´m Using iMac with Mavericks and VirtualBox Ver 4.3.8.
guest-System is WIN XP Pro (running fine)
If I click on the DVD-Symbol and use "Choose a virtual CD/DVD-Disk-File
the Finder-Window opens. But nowhere on my machine I can find the iso......

What´s my mistake??

Best regards!!

Felix
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Re: Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by Perryg »

Start the guest and then click on the device tab at the top then click on insert guest additions.
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Re: Can't find VBoxGuestAdditions.iso

Post by post@felixrampf.de »

Oh......

I never looked at the top of the screen..... just looked at the window itself.... :evil:

Thank you very much!!!!!

Best regards

Felix
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