How to upgrade VirtualBox 5.0 to 5.2?
I use Whonix in VirtualBox and Whonix is currently not working and I think it is because I need to upgrade VirtualBox to the newest version.
I have a lot of saved files and stuff on my Whonix computer that I can't access now. If I update VirtualBox will the files be lost?
What is the best way to upgrade VirtualBox?
upgrade virtualbox
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I use Whonix in VirtualBox and Whonix is currently not working and I think it is because I need to upgrade VirtualBox to the newest version.
I have a lot of saved files and stuff on my Whonix computer that I can't access now. If I update VirtualBox will the files be lost?
What is the best way to upgrade VirtualBox?
upgrade virtualbox
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
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asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
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It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11
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I use Whonix in VirtualBox and Whonix is currently not working and I think it is because I need to upgrade VirtualBox to the newest version.
I have a lot of saved files and stuff on my Whonix computer that I can't access now. If I update VirtualBox will the files be lost?
What is the best way to upgrade VirtualBox?
upgrade virtualbox
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
I use Whonix in VirtualBox and Whonix is currently not working and I think it is because I need to upgrade VirtualBox to the newest version.
I have a lot of saved files and stuff on my Whonix computer that I can't access now. If I update VirtualBox will the files be lost?
What is the best way to upgrade VirtualBox?
upgrade virtualbox
upgrade virtualbox
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
edited Jan 2 at 4:40
Kevin Bowen
14.4k155970
14.4k155970
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
asked Jan 31 '18 at 17:06
AlbertAlbert
613
613
It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11
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It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11
It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11
It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11
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You shouldn't lose your settings when you upgrade VirtualBox. If you are worried about losing your configuration or VM data, back up the "Virtual VMs" directory, Usually located at /home/userDirectory/Virtual VMs/
I suggest that you uninstall the package and install from the Oracle website.
Download from their webpage: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
Uninstall using:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-5.0
Install with:
sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.2.x.x.x.x.x-xxxxxx~Ubuntu~XXXXX_amd64.deb
edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
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I'd recommend a backup of all your virtual machines first hand.
They can be found in /home/user/VirtualBox VMs by default, if you can't find them, open VirtualBox, do Ctrl + G and you can see the "Default Machine Folder", this is where your virtual machines are located.
Now you need to uninstall VirtualBox:
sudo apt autoremove --purge virtualbox*
Download the latest version of VirtualBox from here for your distribution.
This installation should work on most Distros, so try to run:
sudo apt install /path/to/.deb/file/
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
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You shouldn't lose your settings when you upgrade VirtualBox. If you are worried about losing your configuration or VM data, back up the "Virtual VMs" directory, Usually located at /home/userDirectory/Virtual VMs/
I suggest that you uninstall the package and install from the Oracle website.
Download from their webpage: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
Uninstall using:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-5.0
Install with:
sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.2.x.x.x.x.x-xxxxxx~Ubuntu~XXXXX_amd64.deb
edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
leafdudeleafdude
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You shouldn't lose your settings when you upgrade VirtualBox. If you are worried about losing your configuration or VM data, back up the "Virtual VMs" directory, Usually located at /home/userDirectory/Virtual VMs/
I suggest that you uninstall the package and install from the Oracle website.
Download from their webpage: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
Uninstall using:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-5.0
Install with:
sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.2.x.x.x.x.x-xxxxxx~Ubuntu~XXXXX_amd64.deb
edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
50.4k13133241
answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
leafdudeleafdude
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add a comment |
You shouldn't lose your settings when you upgrade VirtualBox. If you are worried about losing your configuration or VM data, back up the "Virtual VMs" directory, Usually located at /home/userDirectory/Virtual VMs/
I suggest that you uninstall the package and install from the Oracle website.
Download from their webpage: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
Uninstall using:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-5.0
Install with:
sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.2.x.x.x.x.x-xxxxxx~Ubuntu~XXXXX_amd64.deb
edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
50.4k13133241
answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
leafdudeleafdude
112
You shouldn't lose your settings when you upgrade VirtualBox. If you are worried about losing your configuration or VM data, back up the "Virtual VMs" directory, Usually located at /home/userDirectory/Virtual VMs/
I suggest that you uninstall the package and install from the Oracle website.
Download from their webpage: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
Uninstall using:
sudo apt-get remove virtualbox-5.0
Install with:
sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.2.x.x.x.x.x-xxxxxx~Ubuntu~XXXXX_amd64.deb
edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
leafdudeleafdude
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edited Feb 27 '18 at 21:31
Zanna
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Zanna
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 19:17
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I'd recommend a backup of all your virtual machines first hand.
They can be found in /home/user/VirtualBox VMs by default, if you can't find them, open VirtualBox, do Ctrl + G and you can see the "Default Machine Folder", this is where your virtual machines are located.
Now you need to uninstall VirtualBox:
sudo apt autoremove --purge virtualbox*
Download the latest version of VirtualBox from here for your distribution.
This installation should work on most Distros, so try to run:
sudo apt install /path/to/.deb/file/
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
ShayanShayan
347417
add a comment |
I'd recommend a backup of all your virtual machines first hand.
They can be found in /home/user/VirtualBox VMs by default, if you can't find them, open VirtualBox, do Ctrl + G and you can see the "Default Machine Folder", this is where your virtual machines are located.
Now you need to uninstall VirtualBox:
sudo apt autoremove --purge virtualbox*
Download the latest version of VirtualBox from here for your distribution.
This installation should work on most Distros, so try to run:
sudo apt install /path/to/.deb/file/
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
ShayanShayan
347417
add a comment |
I'd recommend a backup of all your virtual machines first hand.
They can be found in /home/user/VirtualBox VMs by default, if you can't find them, open VirtualBox, do Ctrl + G and you can see the "Default Machine Folder", this is where your virtual machines are located.
Now you need to uninstall VirtualBox:
sudo apt autoremove --purge virtualbox*
Download the latest version of VirtualBox from here for your distribution.
This installation should work on most Distros, so try to run:
sudo apt install /path/to/.deb/file/
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
ShayanShayan
347417
I'd recommend a backup of all your virtual machines first hand.
They can be found in /home/user/VirtualBox VMs by default, if you can't find them, open VirtualBox, do Ctrl + G and you can see the "Default Machine Folder", this is where your virtual machines are located.
Now you need to uninstall VirtualBox:
sudo apt autoremove --purge virtualbox*
Download the latest version of VirtualBox from here for your distribution.
This installation should work on most Distros, so try to run:
sudo apt install /path/to/.deb/file/
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
ShayanShayan
347417
answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
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answered Jan 31 '18 at 18:57
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It depends upon which version of Ubuntu you are running, and which method you used to install your Vbox host.
– user535733
Jan 31 '18 at 17:11