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Installing Guest Addition in kali linux issue

Posted: 12. Feb 2017, 23:33
by Hdawg12
Hey guys,

I checked everywhere on this forum and online about an issue I am having with Kali linux and virtual box 5.1.14. I am having issues downloading Guest Additions. I tried everything that I found online regarding this, but I can't seem it to work. I'm trying to install sound and screen resolution on my kali linux.

I tried this tutorial out with no luck (cant install post now since I'm new member)
I also tried this one out with no luck.(cant install post now since I'm new member)

I just keep getting an "unable to find" folder error.

Re: Installing Guest Addition in kali linux issue

Posted: 12. Feb 2017, 23:53
by socratis
  1. You don't have to download the Guest Additions (GAs), they're included with your VirtualBox installation.
  2. You don't need the GAs to have sound. If you don't have sound something is wrong with your VM settings. But you may need them for better screen resolution, yes.
  3. Instead of online tutorials, did you try the User Manual? See Ch. 4.2.2. Guest Additions for Linux.
  4. The GAs installation in summary: Insert the GAs CD from the VM's Device menu. If it doesn't prompt you to autorun, run "VBoxLinuxAdditions.run". It may require the installation of some additional development tools.
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