Virtual Ubuntu Resolution Settings

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Install VirtualBox 4.2.12 on Windows 7 and also Ubuntu 12.04 64bit virtual OS.

The problem is that monitor resolution is low and cannot be set to be higher.

Solution: install guest additions on virtual Ubuntu as this post

1. right ctrl ( host ) + c to virtual machine menu

2. Devices-Install Additions automatically

3. Click on Install Guest Additions… from the Devices menu, then choose to browse the content of the CD when requested.

4. sudo sh /media/VBOXADDITIONS_4.2.12_84980/VOoxLinuxAdditions.run

5. once the installation is complete, reboot the machine.

6. When the machine starts again, Guest Additions service will work automatically.

7. Settings-Display-Video Memory: 16MB -Monitor Count: 2

And the maunual is more comprehensive.

Internet

Settings-Network-NAT-Cable Connected

Shared Folder between virtual Ubuntu and Windows 7

cd /

cd /media/sharedfolder

permission denied

cd /media

ls -l

solution: add the user into the group

sudo adduser xxxxxxx vboxsf

where xxxxxx is your user account name. Log out and log back in to Ubuntu.

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