{"id":131355,"date":"2025-07-23T06:30:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=131355"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:31:22","slug":"install-virtualbox-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-virtualbox-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install VirtualBox on Windows 11, 10 (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To install VirtualBox on Windows 11, download the installer from the <strong>Oracle<\/strong> website, run the setup file, and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use the <code>winget install Oracle.VirtualBox<\/code> command from <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> (admin).<\/li>\n<li>After setup, configure preferences from the app&#8217;s settings to customize storage, display, and update options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 1\/2\/2026:<\/strong> Oracle VirtualBox is a free virtualization tool (also referred to as a hypervisor) you can install on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, Windows 10, macOS, and Linux to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-windows-10-virtual-machine-virtualbox\/\">create and run virtual machines<\/a>. This allows you to run different operating systems (including other versions of Windows, Linux distributions, and more) alongside your primary operating system without the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-11-linux-mint\/\">dual-boot<\/a> setups or additional physical devices.<\/p>\n<p>You can use VirtualBox for multiple purposes, such as testing <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-insider-preview-builds\/\">pre-release versions of Windows 11<\/a> through the Windows Insider Program, running Linux distributions like <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-ubuntu-wsl-windows-11\/\">Ubuntu<\/a> or Kali Linux, or safely testing applications in an isolated environment without affecting your primary system.<\/p>\n<p>VirtualBox supports both Intel and AMD hardware and is designed for enterprise use, but is freely available for home users. It offers broad compatibility with guest operating systems, including Windows 11, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, older Windows versions, numerous Linux kernel versions (2.4, 2.6, 3.x, 4.x), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS\/2, OpenBSD, and more.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-install-vmware-workstation-pro-free-windows\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to download and install VMware Workstation Pro (25H2) for free on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/windows11-install-vmware-workstation-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to download and install VMware Workstation Pro (25H2) for free on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to download and install VMware Workstation Pro (25H2) for free on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to install and configure VirtualBox for basic settings, allowing you to get started on Windows 11 and Windows 10.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#install_virtualbox_windows10\">Install VirtualBox on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#configure_virtualbox_windows10\">Configure VirtualBox on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_virtualbox_extensions_windows10\">Install VirtualBox extension pack on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"install_virtualbox_windows10\">Install VirtualBox on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To install VirtualBox on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/wiki\/Downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Oracle<\/strong> download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Windows hosts&#8221; <\/strong>option under the &#8220;VirtualBox Platform Packages&#8221; section and save the installers on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179206\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C589&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox download\" width=\"827\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-windows11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-windows11.webp?resize=806%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 806w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>VirtualBox-x.x.x-x-Win.exe<\/strong> file to launch the installer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the option to accept the terms and click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179208\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-features.webp?resize=495%2C392&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox default install settings\" width=\"495\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-features.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-features.webp?resize=300%2C238&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-features.webp?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> You don&#8217;t have to change the default setup settings unless you have specific requirements to install VirtualBox.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Clear the options you do not want to use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button to continue with the VirtualBox installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button to confirm the virtual network adapter install warning on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-network-adapter.webp?resize=495%2C392&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox network adapter warning\" width=\"495\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-network-adapter.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-network-adapter.webp?resize=300%2C238&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-install-network-adapter.webp?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button to install any missing dependencies (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179207\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtuabox-install-option.webp?resize=495%2C392&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox install\" width=\"495\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtuabox-install-option.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtuabox-install-option.webp?resize=300%2C238&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtuabox-install-option.webp?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the software will finish the installation and launch automatically. You can also launch VirtualBox from the Start menu like any other application.<\/p>\n<h3>VirtualBox install using winget command<\/h3>\n<p>Alternatively, you can install VirtualBox using the Windows Package Manager (winget) in Command Prompt.<\/p>\n<p>To install VirtualBox with the winget command, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Type the following command to search for the name of the application and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>winget search virtualbox<\/pre>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> While the search command is not required, the install query must match the ID, name, or moniker of the package, which can change at any time. So, searching the application to execute the correct install command is a good practice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to install VirtualBox on Windows 11 (or 10) with winget and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>winget install Oracle.VirtualBox<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/winget-install-virtualbox.webp?resize=827%2C286&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"winget install VirtualBox\" width=\"827\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/winget-install-virtualbox.webp?w=947&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 947w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/winget-install-virtualbox.webp?resize=300%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/winget-install-virtualbox.webp?resize=150%2C52&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-winget-windows-11\/\">Windows Package Manager<\/a> will automatically download and install the virtualization application, requiring no additional steps.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"configure_virtualbox_windows10\">Configure VirtualBox on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Although the default settings will suit most users, VirtualBox offers many additional settings and features. In the steps below, I&#8217;ll outline some of the basic configurations everyone should consider when working with virtual machines.<\/p>\n<p>To configure VirtualBox settings, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>VirtualBox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>File<\/strong> menu and select the <strong>Preferences<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179215\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-open-preferences.webp?resize=827%2C573&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox preferences\" width=\"827\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-open-preferences.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-open-preferences.webp?resize=300%2C208&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-open-preferences.webp?resize=828%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 828w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-open-preferences.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>General<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the folder location where you want to store the virtual machines on Windows 11 in the <strong>&#8220;Default Machine Folder&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179213\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-change-vm-storage.webp?resize=634%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change vm default folder location\" width=\"634\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-change-vm-storage.webp?w=634&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 634w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-change-vm-storage.webp?resize=300%2C187&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-change-vm-storage.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> It is typically recommended to use an external hard drive, as using the primary drive can slow down the system.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the update settings and decide whether you want to use pre-release versions of the software.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-update-settings.webp?resize=634%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox update settings\" width=\"634\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-update-settings.webp?w=634&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 634w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-update-settings.webp?resize=300%2C187&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-update-settings.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click on <strong>Display<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Expert<\/strong> tab at the top of the page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the maximum screen resolution for virtual machines in the <strong>&#8220;Maximum Guest Screen size&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179214\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-display-settings.webp?resize=634%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maximum guest screen size settings\" width=\"634\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-display-settings.webp?w=634&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 634w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-display-settings.webp?resize=300%2C187&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/virtualbox-display-settings.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also select the <strong>&#8220;Hint&#8221;<\/strong> option to create a default maximum screen resolution. Typically, you should leave the default settings and configure the resolution in the virtual machine settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the scale virtual machines should use to make text and visual elements smaller or bigger in the <strong>Scale Factor<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, the custom configuration will be applied to the virtualization software.<\/p>\n<p>Since the virtualization application automatically configures NAT (Network Address Translation) on each host you create, you do not need to configure networking settings to get started. However, VirtualBox includes networking settings that allow you to create various host-only adapters and bridges, internal networks, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install_virtualbox_extensions_windows10\">Install VirtualBox extension pack on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>The extension pack is not a requirement, but it enables USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices, VirtualBox RDP, drive encryption, NVMe, and PXE boot for Intel Cards.<\/p>\n<p>To install the extension pack for VirtualBox, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/wiki\/Downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Oracle<\/strong> download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Accept and download&#8221;<\/strong> button to download the latest pack under the &#8220;VirtualBox Extension Pack&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179218\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-extention-pack.webp?resize=827%2C589&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Download VirtualBox extension pack\" width=\"827\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-extention-pack.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-extention-pack.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-extention-pack.webp?resize=806%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 806w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-virtualbox-extention-pack.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>VirtualBox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>File<\/strong> menu, select the <b>Tools <\/b>submenu, and choose the <strong>&#8220;Extension Pack Manager&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-virtualbox-extension-pack-manager.webp?resize=827%2C573&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox Extension Pack Manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-virtualbox-extension-pack-manager.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-virtualbox-extension-pack-manager.webp?resize=300%2C208&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-virtualbox-extension-pack-manager.webp?resize=828%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 828w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-virtualbox-extension-pack-manager.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;.vbox-extpack&#8221;<\/strong> file containing the extensions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179219\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/install-virtualbox-extension.webp?resize=827%2C573&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VirtualBox install extension pack\" width=\"827\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/install-virtualbox-extension.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/install-virtualbox-extension.webp?resize=300%2C208&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/install-virtualbox-extension.webp?resize=828%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 828w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/install-virtualbox-extension.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Scroll down the page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I agree button to confirm the terms&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack will be installed on your computer. 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