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<\/a>As you can see in the image above, the version available is relatively outdated\u2014VirtualBox 7.0. Back in September 2024, VirtualBox released version 7.1<\/a>, and as of the time of writing this guide, it has already seen four minor updates, the latest being 7.1.4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s why I\u2019ll show you how to install VirtualBox directly from the official VirtualBox repository on your Linux Mint 22 box. This ensures you always get the latest version with all the newest features and improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best part? Any future updates will integrate seamlessly with your Mint system\u2019s regular updates. Pretty awesome, right? So let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, we\u2019ll import the GPG key from the VirtualBox repository to ensure the authenticity of the software we install from it.<\/p>\n\n\n Next, we\u2019ll add the official VirtualBox repository to our Linux Mint 22 system. As mentioned above, if a new version is released, the update package will be made available with the rest of your system\u2019s regular updates.<\/p>\n\n\n Before we proceed with VirtualBox installation on our Mint 22 system, we should refresh the list of available packages. Run the below command to update the APT repositories index.<\/p>\n\n\n As you can see, our new VirtualBox repository is now available and ready to be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re all set to install the more up-to-date VirtualBox release on our Mint 22 system. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n\n\n Type \u201cY<\/em>\u201d to confirm and press \u201cEnter<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait for the installation to complete. Congratulations, we are done! But hold on before you run it\u2014we have a few small but important things to take care of first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an optional step, but I strongly encourage it because it will make working with VirtualBox on your Mint system easier and more convenient. VirtualBox Extension Pack unlocks many great features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s highlight one peculiarity here. The Extension Pack\u2019s version is strongly recommended to match the VirtualBox\u2019s installed version. To verify the exact one of the just-installed VirtualBox, you can use a built-in As you can see, the installed version of VirtualBox is \u201c7.1.4<\/em>.\u201d Therefore, you must then download the Extension Pack with the same version. So, use the below However, if your installation’s version is different, replace both places containing \u201c7.1.4<\/em>\u201d in the command below with the appropriate version. You can also visit the downloads page<\/a> and look at the available releases.<\/p>\n\n\n Next, to install the VirtualBox Extension pack, run the Additionally, you can verify installed VirtualBox\u2019s extension pack version by running the following:<\/p>\n\n\n And one final touch. Before using VirtualBox, add your user account<\/a> to the \u201cvboxusers<\/em>\u201d group. This is quick and simple to accomplish by running:<\/p>\n\n\n Now, perform a reboot<\/strong>. After login, check that you are in the \u201cvboxusers<\/em>\u201d group with this command:<\/p>\n\n\n You can start using VirtualBox by launching it from the Mint’s start menu. The application is located in the “Administration<\/em>” section. Navigate to it and click on the “Oracle VirtualBox<\/em>” icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hit the \u201cNew<\/em>\u201d button and start virtualizing your ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s all friends! With VirtualBox 7.1 up and running on Linux Mint 22, you’re ready to go ahead and unleash your creativity\u2014your virtual machine adventure starts now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, VirtualBox isn\u2019t the only player in the virtualization game\u2014VMware Workstation is another excellent and reliable option. If you\u2019re considering giving it a try, we\u2019ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide on setting it up in Linux Mint 22<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Import VirtualBox\u2019s Repo GPG Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
wget -O- https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/download\/oracle_vbox_2016.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes --output \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/oracle-virtualbox-2016.gpg<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 2: Add VirtualBox Repository<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
echo<\/span> \"deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/oracle-virtualbox-2016.gpg] http:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/debian noble contrib\"<\/span> | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/virtualbox.list<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 3: Run System Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt update<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 4: Install VirtualBox 7.1 on Linux Mint 22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt install virtualbox-7.1<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 5: Install VirtualBox Extension Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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vboxmanage<\/code> command:<\/p>\n\n\nvboxmanage -v | cut -dr -f1<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>wget<\/code> command<\/a> to download the appropriate Extension Pack for VirtualBox.<\/p>\n\n\n\nwget https:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/7.1.4\/Oracle_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7.1.4.vbox-extpack<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\nvboxmanage<\/code> command as follows:<\/p>\n\n\nsudo vboxmanage extpack install Oracle_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7.1.4.vbox-extpack<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>vboxmanage list extpacks<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 6: Add User to vboxusers Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
sudo usermod -aG vboxusers $USER<\/span><\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\ngroups $USER<\/span><\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 7: Running VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n