Checks for a newer version of VirtualBox.
The updatecheck subcommand is used to check if a newer version of VirtualBox is available. The two subcommand options of updatecheck are used for modifying or viewing the settings associated with checking for a newer version of VirtualBox.
VBoxManage updatecheck modify [ --disable | --enable ] [--channel=stable | withbetas | all] [--frequency=days]
Modifies the settings used for specifying when to check for a newer version of VirtualBox.
--enable
Enable the update check service.
--disable
Disable the update check service.
--channel=stable | withbetas | all
The preferred release type used for determining whether a newer version of VirtualBox is available. The default is 'stable'.
stable
Checks for newer stable releases (maintenance and minor releases within the same major release) of VirtualBox.
all
Checks for newer stable releases (maintenance and minor releases within the same major release) and major releases of VirtualBox.
withbetas
Checks for newer stable releases (maintenance and minor releases within the same major release), major releases, and beta releases of VirtualBox.
--frequency=days
Specifies how often in days to check for a newer version of VirtualBox.
--proxy-mode=system | manual | none
Specifies the proxy mode to use.
--proxy-url=<address>
Specifies the proxy address to use. Set to empty string to clear proxy address.