Oracle Vritualbox got an update for its 5.1 series earlier today with lots of bug-fixes. For Linux users, Virtualbox 5.1.24 brings fixes to Kernel 4.12 and Kernel 4.13, fixes for loading shared libraries, fixes for kernel modules built with gcc-7, makes 2D video acceleration available for older Linux distributions. Other changes in Virtualbox 5.1.24 include: VMM: mask the … [Read more...] about Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.24 Released with Many Fixes
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Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16 Released – Install Virtualbox On Ubuntu Linux
Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16 released. Install Oracle Virtualbox on Ubuntu Linux Systems. VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use. VirtualBox 5.1.16 (released 2017-03-08) is a maintenance release. The following items were fixed and/or added: VMM: don’t access the MSR_IA32_SMM_MONITOR_CTL MSR if dual-monitor … [Read more...] about Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16 Released – Install Virtualbox On Ubuntu Linux
Install Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.1.20 On Ubuntu
Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.1.20 now available for download. Install VirtualBox 5.1.20 on Ubuntu Linux Systems. This release includes improvements and regression fixes for Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.1. Between them we can mention: GUI: fixed a possible crash when switching a multi-monitor VM into full-screen or seamless mode GUI: fixed non-literal shortcuts if the keyboard is not … [Read more...] about Install Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.1.20 On Ubuntu
VirtualBox 5.1.20 Released with Some Bug Fixes
VirtualBox 5.1.20, another maintenance release for the Oracle VirtualBox 5.1 series was released a few hours go. VirtualBox 5.1.20 is a small release with some bug fixes, changelog includes: GUI: don’t check if the Extension Pack is up-to-date if the user is about to install a new Extension Pack GUI: fixed a possible crash when switching a multi-monitor VM into … [Read more...] about VirtualBox 5.1.20 Released with Some Bug Fixes
Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16 Released with Various Fixes
Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16, a new maintenance release for the 5.1 series, has been released with the most recent Kernel compile fixes. According to the changelog, Virtualbox 5.1.16 features: Fix general protection fault when running VBox in KVM. Another fix for handling certain MSRs on ancient CPUs without VT-x support for MSR bitmaps Fix errors when restoring a saved … [Read more...] about Oracle Virtualbox 5.1.16 Released with Various Fixes
How to install Arch Linux on VirtualBox
How to install Arch Linux on VirtualBox Arch Linux is a Linux-based operating system that is designed for i689 and 86-64 computers. Its unique package manager is responsible for providing updates to the latest software applications using “pacman” with complete tracking. Pacman is the package manager that is used to install, update, and remove the software packages. It is … [Read more...] about How to install Arch Linux on VirtualBox
Virtualbox 5.1.14 Released with Linux Kernel 4.10 Fixes
Oracle Virtualbox has released a new update for the Virtualbox 5.1 series with fixes to Linux 4.10 and Windows 10 hosts. According to the changelog, Virtualbox 5.1.14 features: fixed emulation of certain instructions for 64-bit guests on 32-bit hosts properly handle certain MSRs for 64-bit guests on ancient CPUs without VT-x support for MSR bitmaps fixed a crash with … [Read more...] about Virtualbox 5.1.14 Released with Linux Kernel 4.10 Fixes
VirtualBox 5.2.22 Released with Further Linux 4.19 Fixes
A new maintenance release for Oracle VirtualBox 5.2 was released a day ago with audio and Linux additions fixes. VirtualBox 5.2.22 release highlights according to the changelog: Fixed a regression in the Core Audio backend causing a hang when returning from host sleep when processing input buffers Fixed a potential crash in the HDA emulation if a stream has no valid mixer … [Read more...] about VirtualBox 5.2.22 Released with Further Linux 4.19 Fixes
How to Install and Use FreeDOS on VirtualBox
This step-by-step guide shows you how to install FreeDOS on VirtualBox in Linux. Installing FreeDOS on VirtualBox in Linux In November of 2017, I interviewed Jim Hall about the history behind the FreeDOS project. Today, I’m going to tell you how to install and use FreeDOS. Please note: I will be using VirtualBox 5.2.14 on Solus. Note: I used Solus as the host operating … [Read more...] about How to Install and Use FreeDOS on VirtualBox
Keep Windows 10 Insider Build Updated or VirtualBox VM Will Not Start
Using a Windows 10 Insider Preview build as your daily driver can be both challenging and rewarding. The difficult part of this is obviously the stability of the OS. If you are relying on Windows 10 Insider Preview to provide a stable foundation for all your work, then this will not always be the case. Chances are you will run into blockers or bugs that have a negative impact … [Read more...] about Keep Windows 10 Insider Build Updated or VirtualBox VM Will Not Start