How to install the Extension Pack for VirtualBox on Windows

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When it comes to creating virtual machines and being able to perform operating system virtualizations, without a doubt one of the most used programs is VirtualBox. In this case, it is a free program designed by Oracle that allows it to face a large part of its competitors how could it be the case of VMWare Workstation Pro, your most direct payment alternative.

However, in the most basic installation and that is done by default of VirtualBox, the truth is that there are certain features that are not included. Among them, there is support for USB 3.0 and RDP, the possibility of encrypting disks and utilities for Intel equipment, which in many cases can help a lot. Installation of these features can be done easily using Oracle Extension Pack: VirtualBox Extension Pack.

So you can download and install VirtualBox Extension Pack on your Windows computer to unlock features in your virtual machines

As we mentioned, in this case the VirtualBox Extension Pack unlocks some virtualization features that are not included in the typical installation. In order to include them, you must first download the installation file. To do this, just you must go to the Oracle downloads page and, from the list of available products, select the download of Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack, taking into account that in this case the download is the same for all operating systems.

Once downloaded to the computer, if VirtualBox is correctly installed it will detect the file as an extension, such that opening it should allow you to install it on the computer easily.

Install VirtualBox Extension Pack

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How to use VirtualBox to create virtual machines from other operating systems in Windows

When selecting the option to install, you should only read the terms of the license agreement from Oracle and provide administrator permission to the program for the installation to take place, which should not take too long. As soon as you have done this, you should be able to enjoy all the full features of VirtualBox on your computer.


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