Extension packs provide extra functionality to the Oracle VM VirtualBox base package, such as extended USB device support and cloud integration features. See Section 1.5, “Installing Oracle VM VirtualBox and Extension Packs”.
To install an Oracle VM VirtualBox extension pack, do the following:
Double-click on the extension package file name.
Oracle VM VirtualBox extension packs have a
.vbox-extpack file name extension.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the extension pack.
You can also use the Extension Pack Manager tool to install an extension pack. See Section 2.5.1, “The Extension Pack Manager”.
Extension packs can be installed and managed using the Extension Pack Manager tool in VirtualBox Manager.
The Extension Pack Manager lists the extension packs that are currently installed on the host, and enables you to install and uninstall extension packs.
To display the Extension Pack Manager, go to the global Tools menu and click Extensions. The Extension Pack Manager is shown.
To install an extension pack using the Extension Pack Manager, click Install and select an extension package file. The extension pack is installed on the host and listed in Extension Pack Manager.
To uninstall an extension pack with the Extension Pack Manager, do the following:
Select the extension pack in the Extension Pack Manager window and click Uninstall.
Click Remove in the prompt dialog.
The extension pack is uninstalled from the host and removed from the Extension Pack Manager.
Alternatively, you can use the VBoxManage command line to install and manage Oracle VM VirtualBox extension packs. See Section 8.52, “VBoxManage extpack”.