{"id":85059,"date":"2023-11-04T22:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T22:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/?p=85059"},"modified":"2023-11-04T22:35:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T22:35:53","slug":"how-to-install-virtualbox-on-manjaro-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/how-to-install-virtualbox-on-manjaro-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Install VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>VirtualBox, a powerful yet free virtualization software, is a fantastic tool for developers, IT professionals, and enthusiasts to manage and operate virtual environments efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By virtualizing your hardware, you can run Windows, Linux, and even macOS alongside your native Manjaro Linux OS. This can be invaluable for cross-platform development, testing software, or just experiencing new desktops without the risk of partitioning your hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our comprehensive guide is designed to take you through every step of installing VirtualBox on Manjaro, ensuring that you can get your virtual machines up and running swiftly and with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-install-virtualbox-dependencies\">Step 1: Install VirtualBox Dependencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to install some dependencies, and more specifically, the \u201c<em>linux*-virtualbox-host-modules<\/em>\u201d package. It is required for VirtualBox to run properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The critical thing to note here is that its version needs to match the Linux kernel version that your Manjaro system is currently running. So, let\u2019s check which one it is.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">uname -r<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox01.jpg\" alt=\"Check the kernel version used.\" class=\"wp-image-85095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox01.jpg 896w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox01-380x93.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox01-768x189.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check the kernel version used.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we can see, version 6.5 is being used; in this case, only the first two numbers are being considered. Now, let&#8217;s search for the package we need containing this version.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo pacman -Ss virtualbox-host-modules<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox02.jpg\" alt=\"Finding the correct virtualbox-host-modules package.\" class=\"wp-image-85104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox02.jpg 925w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox02-380x244.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox02-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Finding the correct virtualbox-host-modules package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, we see that the package we need is called &#8220;<em>linux65-virtualbox-host-modules<\/em>&#8221; corresponding to our kernel version 6.5 that we are currently using. So, let&#8217;s install it.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo pacman -S linux65-virtualbox-host-modules<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox03.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox03.jpg\" alt=\"Installing the linux65-virtualbox-host-modules packet.\" class=\"wp-image-85110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox03.jpg 893w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox03-380x289.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox03-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Installing the linux65-virtualbox-host-modules packet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-install-virtualbox-on-manjaro-linux\">Step 2: Install VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, everything is already prepared for the actual installation. Now, to install VirtualBox on our Manjaro system, run the following commands:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo pacman -S virtualbox<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox04.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox04.jpg\" alt=\"Install VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux.\" class=\"wp-image-85125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox04.jpg 891w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox04-380x148.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox04-768x300.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Install VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for the installation to complete. The VirtualBox is now installed and ready for use on your Manjaro system. Reload its modules:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo vboxreload<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox05.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox05.jpg\" alt=\"Reloading VirtualBox modules.\" class=\"wp-image-85128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox05.jpg 891w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox05-380x86.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox05-768x173.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reloading VirtualBox modules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-install-virtualbox-extension-pack\">Step 3: Install VirtualBox Extension Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an optional step, but I strongly encourage it because it will make working with VirtualBox on your Manjaro box easier and more convenient. VirtualBox Extension Pack unlocks many great features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USB 2 and USB 3 support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VirtualBox&nbsp;Remote Desktop&nbsp;Protocol (VRDP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host webcam passthrough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disk image&nbsp;encryption with AES algorithm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intel PXE boot ROM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s highlight one peculiarity here. The VirtualBox Extension Pack\u2019s version must match the VirtualBox&#8217;s installed version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to verify the exact version of the installed locally VirtualBox, you can use&nbsp;<code>vboxmanage<\/code>, a build-in VirtualBox\u2019s command:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">vboxmanage -v | cut -dr -f1<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox06.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox06.jpg\" alt=\"Check the installed VirtualBox version.\" class=\"wp-image-85134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox06.jpg 878w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox06-380x79.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox06-768x159.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check the installed VirtualBox version.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the version of VirtualBox installed is \u201c<em>7.0.10<\/em>.\u201d Therefore, you must then download the Extension Pack with the same version. So, use the below&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wget-command-examples\/\"><code>wget<\/code>&nbsp;command<\/a>&nbsp;to download the appropriate Extension Pack for VirtualBox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your installation is different, replace both places containing&nbsp;\u201c<em>7.0.10<\/em>\u201d&nbsp;in the command below with the appropriate version. In addition, you can also go straight to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloads page<\/a>&nbsp;and look at the available versions.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"JavaScript\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"javascript\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-javascript language-bash\">wget https:<span class=\"hljs-comment\">\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/7.0.10\/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7.0.10.vbox-extpack<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">JavaScript<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">javascript<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, to install the VirtualBox Extension pack, run the&nbsp;<code>vboxmanage<\/code>&nbsp;command as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-css language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">sudo<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">vboxmanage<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">extpack<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">install<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.0<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.10<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.vbox-extpack<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be prompted to agree to Oracle\u2019s license terms and conditions. So, type \u201c<em>y<\/em>\u201d to confirm and press \u201c<em>Enter<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox07.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox07.jpg\" alt=\"Install VirtualBox Extension Pack.\" class=\"wp-image-85140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox07.jpg 931w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox07-380x231.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox07-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Install VirtualBox Extension Pack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can verify installed VirtualBox\u2019s extension pack version by running the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-3\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">vboxmanage <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">list<\/span> extpacks<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-3\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox08.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox08.jpg\" alt=\"Verify the installed VirtualBox Extension Pack version.\" class=\"wp-image-85143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox08.jpg 883w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox08-380x171.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox08-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Verify the installed VirtualBox Extension Pack version.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-add-user-to-vboxusers-group\">Step 4: Add User to vboxusers Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using VirtualBox,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/add-user-to-group-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">add your user account<\/a>&nbsp;to the &#8220;<em>vboxusers<\/em>&#8221; group. This is quick and simple to accomplish by running:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-4\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">sudo usermod -aG vboxusers $USER<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-4\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, perform a reboot. After login, check that you are in the vboxusers group with this command:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-5\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">groups $USER<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-5\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox09.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox09.jpg\" alt=\"Check the user\u2019s groups.\" class=\"wp-image-85149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox09.jpg 883w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox09-380x83.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox09-768x167.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check the user\u2019s groups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-running-virtualbox-on-manjaro-linux\">Step 5: Running VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start using VirtualBox by launching it from the desktop environment&#8217;s application menu -&gt; &#8220;<em>System<\/em>&#8221; -&gt; &#8220;<em>Oracle VM VirtualBox<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox10.jpg\" alt=\"Running VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux.\" class=\"wp-image-85155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox10.jpg 888w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox10-380x262.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox10-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Running VirtualBox on Manjaro Linux.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"VirtualBox 7 is running on Manjaro.\" class=\"wp-image-85158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox11.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VirtualBox 7 is running on Manjaro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are ready. So what are you waiting for? You&#8217;re just a click away from unlocking a universe of possibilities. Hit the &#8220;<em>New<\/em>&#8221; button and start virtualizing your ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Guest OS running inside VirtualBox on Manjaro.\" class=\"wp-image-85167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox12.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guest OS running inside VirtualBox on Manjaro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-uninstall-virtualbox\">How to Uninstall VirtualBox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to uninstall VirtualBox from your Manjaro system for any reason, you can do it easily by running the command below.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo pacman -Rns virtualbox virtualbox-guest-utils<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox13.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall VirtualBox.\" class=\"wp-image-85179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox13.jpg 923w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox13-380x202.jpg 380w, https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/manjaro-vbox13-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Uninstall VirtualBox.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, don&#8217;t forget to uninstall VirtualBox&#8217;s host module that we installed earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code lang=\"bash\" class=\"hljs language-bash\">sudo pacman -Rns linux65-virtualbox-host-modules<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With VirtualBox installed on your Manjaro system, you&#8217;ve equipped yourself with the power to run multiple operating systems, test applications in safe, isolated environments, and journey into new realms of computing with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this guide has demystified the process and empowered you to take your computing capabilities to new heights. Thanks for using it! Any feedback is welcomed in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we recommend checking the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/manual\/UserManual.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official documentation<\/a>&nbsp;for individuals who want to learn more about the features offered by VirtualBox and how to use them effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to install VirtualBox on Manjaro with our comprehensive guide. 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