Debian video resolution

[rossoreed]

Just installed Debian 64bit and found that the maximum screen resolution that I can select in Debian settings is 1024 x 768, whilst my laptop runs in 1366 x 768.
This results in a lot of wasted desktop either side.
Is there anyway I can select the same resolution.

Host OS - Windows 10
Client OS - Debian 64bit

[Perryg]

Install the guest additions in the guest.
See chapter 4 in your users manual.

[rossoreed]

Thanks, just tried to install the additions, but this is what I get;

I've tried Force unmount, and the same result. The VBoxGuestAdditions.iso does exist at the quoted location.

Paul

[Perryg]

In that case open a terminal and install them.

[rossoreed]

Sorry, but I'm struggling with this.
I've read chapter 4, and probably understand 50% of it (I'm probably at the lower end of competence).
More basic support would be appreciated.

Paul

[Perryg]

First you will need to install a few packages.

Open a terminal window and elevate yourself to root ( type su, press enter, and your password, enter again ).
Once there run the following code.

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apt-get install dkms build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)

Next change to the folder that has the additions and run the following.

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sh ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run 

Then type reboot

[ moving to linux guest ]