How to install VirtualBox Guest Additions in a Debian virtual machine
- Open terminal and become root
su - Update APT cache:
apt-get update - Install the latest security updates:
apt upgrade - Install these required packages:
apt install build-essential module-assistant - Configure your system for building kernel modules:
m-a prepare - Insert Guest Additions ISO: Expand menu Devices and click on Insert Guest Additions CD image...
- It should mount automatically, but if for any reason it doesn't:
mount /media/cdrom - Run the following script:
sh /media/cdrom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run - Restart the system:
reboot
How to install VirtualBox Guest Additions in a Debian virtual machine