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Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 10:47
by Nguyen35
Hello,
I am a new and beginner user of Virtualbox.
I've created my first machine on which I've installed the latest Ubuntu OS.
All is fine except that the machine is only displayed in a tiny window (about 5 inch wide!) even in full screen mode.
Is that a built-in limitation or is there a way to increase it size?
Thank you
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 11:29
by loukingjr
install the guest additions.
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 11:34
by Nguyen35
Which addition for the size, please?
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 11:41
by loukingjr
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 12:16
by mpack
Topic moved to "Linux Guests".
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 14:32
by Nguyen35
I am using Virtualbox 4.3.12 and cannot find the corresponding guest extension.
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 14:55
by loukingjr
Nguyen35 wrote:I am using Virtualbox 4.3.12 and cannot find the corresponding guest extension.
Launch your Ubuntu guest. Before you install the guest additions open the terminal in Ubuntu and type or paste...
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sudo apt-get install build-essential
hit return, enter your password, once it's done close the terminal.
Under "Devices" in the taskbar, select "Insert Guest Additions CD Image". A dialog box will open asking you if you want to run... Click "Run" wait for it to finish. Restart Ubuntu.
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 17:00
by Nguyen35
loukingjr wrote:Nguyen35 wrote:I am using Virtualbox 4.3.12 and cannot find the corresponding guest extension.
Launch your Ubuntu guest. Before you install the guest additions open the terminal in Ubuntu and type or paste...
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sudo apt-get install build-essential
hit return, enter your password, once it's done close the terminal.
Under "Devices" in the taskbar, select "Insert Guest Additions CD Image". A dialog box will open asking you if you want to run... Click "Run" wait for it to finish. Restart Ubuntu.
Thanks a lot, I just do as told and now it works!
Re: Virtual Machine Display Size
Posted: 16. Jun 2014, 17:20
by loukingjr
you're welcome.