Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Where?
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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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And shipped with the installer by default.
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Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
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E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Do you have a direct link,I cant find it.
Maybee I´m blind :oops:
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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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What version of VirtualBox are you using?
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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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4.04
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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Start the VM, then click on Devices > Install Guest Additions. The ISO will be loaded automatically. Does it do that?
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Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
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E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Yes it does that sommetimes,thats why I wanted a special one to load from.
I had the 4.02 but deleted it by misstake. And now I can´t find where to DL it.
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Re: Where to DL the latest Guest addons?

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Ah, then check the VirtualBox FAQ. The link is in there, with an example for 2.0.4 (but you can change it to 4.0.2).
Or whatever Stefan said.
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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