VirtualBox, host: Ubuntu 18.04, guest: Windows 10, screen resize


Didaufen

I just installed Windows 10 in a VirtualBox VM using Ubuntu 18.04 as the host OS. I want to resize the VM screen (in a VirtualBox window) to fit the entire host's screen. How can I do this?

Jesus Ha original

In order to be able to use your VM on full-screen mode (better resolution), you have to install the Guest Additions: Guest Additions are like the drivers for your VM which installs support for better USB technologies (USB 2.0, USB 3.0) and better graphics. First of all you need to download and install the Extension Pack, which enables you to use the Guest Additions. You can download the latest version of the Extension Pack (v6.0.6, to the time of writing this answer) here. If you're using a previous version of VirtualBox you can choose your version here.

Installation Steps

Power on your VM, then, head to the Devices menu and choose the "Insert Guest Additions CD Image..." option. Installing Guest Additions

It will be recognized on the VM; proceed to install the additions (Next, Next, Next, Install...) and accept the installation for the VirtualBox driver.Installation of the VirtualBox required drivers

After the installation is complete, the installer will ask you to restart your VM. After the restart, is now possible to go fullscreen with better resolution for the VM.

Guest Additions succesfully installed

That's it.

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