vboxmanage-extpack
Manage VirtualBox extension packs
TLDR
Install an extension pack
$ vboxmanage extpack install [extension.vbox-extpack]
Install and replace an existing version$ vboxmanage extpack install --replace [extension.vbox-extpack]
Uninstall an extension pack by name$ vboxmanage extpack uninstall "[Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack]"
Force uninstall an extension pack$ vboxmanage extpack uninstall --force "[Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack]"
List installed extension packs$ vboxmanage list extpacks
Clean up temporary files from failed operations$ vboxmanage extpack cleanup
SYNOPSIS
vboxmanage extpack command [options]
DESCRIPTION
vboxmanage extpack manages VirtualBox extension packs. Extension packs add features like USB 2.0/3.0, VirtualBox RDP, and disk encryption. Installing or uninstalling extension packs typically requires administrator privileges.
PARAMETERS
install [--replace] tarball
Install an extension pack from the specified file. Fails if an older version is already installed unless --replace is used.uninstall [--force] name
Uninstall an extension pack by name. Succeeds even if the pack is not present.cleanup
Remove temporary files and directories left behind by failed install or uninstall operations.--replace
Used with install. Uninstall any existing version before installing the new one.--force
Used with uninstall. Override most refusals to uninstall an extension pack.
SEE ALSO
vboxmanage(1), vboxmanage-list(1)
