Ubuntu 10.04: Yet another GA resolution help request

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myrddin201
Posts: 9
Joined: 28. Jun 2010, 20:24
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Ubuntu 10.04

Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and screen resolution?

Post by myrddin201 »

well, it seems i've solved the problem by updating to the newest virtual box 3.2 6
i think the issue was that the guest additions for 3.1.2 was corrupt and was not installing correctly as perryg suggested. with the update, i now have full widescreen resolution and full screen with auto resolution adjustment.

thanks for you help. hopefully smooth sailing till the next issues :D
hangerglide
Posts: 183
Joined: 29. Mar 2009, 00:53
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE Debian
Guest OSses: ubuntu 8.10

Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and screen resolution?

Post by hangerglide »

I have vb 3.2.6 (ie the current vb) and on first installation of ubuntu 10.04 and vbox additions I was also stuck at very low screen res. I did this: installed 10.04; chose the guest additions option from the vbox menu; nothing seemed to happen. On restart of the vm a cd icon appeared on the ubuntu desktop. I let it autorun. I rebooted the guest after that and still had low res. I ran then the command prompt stuff as noted above for a manual install of guest additions and after a reboot have expanded screen res options.

I'm only reporting this in case someone who works on vbox is interested in feedback that there may still be an issue with the guest additions installation routine. Super that it works with a little tlc!
Sasquatch
Volunteer
Posts: 17798
Joined: 17. Mar 2008, 13:41
Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux
Location: /dev/random

Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and screen resolution?

Post by Sasquatch »

Split the topic from the original one as it went off-topic, by request of the original author.
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
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Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
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Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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