cannot install virtual box guest addition

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vovocals
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cannot install virtual box guest addition

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cannot install virtual box guest addition

I am getting the error below

i am using windows 7 as host and centos guest
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Re: cannot install virtual box guest addition

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Try the advise given in your screenshot, then report back.
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vovocals
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Re: cannot install virtual box guest addition

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can you just tell me the process to get it done:
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Re: cannot install virtual box guest addition

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I'm not familiar with CentOS commands, so I can't help there. But you need to install your kernel headers using your package manager.
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