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vboxmanage-extpack

Manage VirtualBox extension packs

TLDR

Install an extension pack
$ vboxmanage extpack install [extension.vbox-extpack]
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Install and replace an existing version
$ vboxmanage extpack install --replace [extension.vbox-extpack]
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Uninstall an extension pack by name
$ vboxmanage extpack uninstall "[Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack]"
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Force uninstall an extension pack
$ vboxmanage extpack uninstall --force "[Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack]"
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List installed extension packs
$ vboxmanage list extpacks
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Clean up temporary files from failed operations
$ vboxmanage extpack cleanup
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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.

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