Hi. I have a Windows 2000 Professional virtual machine on VirtualBox, and I can't install the guest additions.
When I click "Install guest additions", nothing happens...
Why?
I am not sure if this is the right category for this message.
Can't install guest additions
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socratis
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Re: Can't install guest additions
User Manual: 4.2. Installing and Maintaining Guest Additions
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mpack
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Re: Can't install guest additions
It would also be helpful to know which VirtualBox version is being discussed, since the current version (4.3.6) does not have an "Install Guest Additions" menu option.
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NorsePolarbear
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Re: Can't install guest additions
I have the version 4.3.6mpack wrote:It would also be helpful to know which VirtualBox version is being discussed, since the current version (4.3.6) does not have an "Install Guest Additions" menu option.
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mpack
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Re: Can't install guest additions
And, you saw the option where?
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NorsePolarbear
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Re: Can't install guest additions
In the virtual machine's toolbar. The Devices dropdown list.mpack wrote:And, you saw the option where?
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Perryg
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Re: Can't install guest additions
I believe it says insert guest additions now, but anyway open the file manager in the guest and start the install from the virtual CD.