This article shows you how to update or upgrade to the latest version of the freely distributed Oracle VM VirtualBox that allows you to run and use virtual machines on the Windows 10 operating system.
Oracle VM VirtualBox is free virtualization software that can be installed on Windows and other operating systems. You can create virtual machines and run one or more guest operating systems on your physical computer’s operating system.
When the VirtualBox virtualization program running on your Windows 10 system releases a new version, you must update both the software version and the Extension Pack software.
Follow this video tutorial or the steps below to update Oracle VM VirtualBox to the latest version.
Step 1: Run Oracle VM VirtualBox and click File / Check for Updates.
Step 2: Wait while the new version is checked on the Internet.
Step 3: Click on the download link of the official website when the new version is available.
Step 4: Wait while VirtualBox is being downloaded from the Internet.
Step 5: After downloading the setup file, close your virtualization program and run the setup file as an administrator.
Step 6: Click Next to continue the installation process in the setup wizard.
Step 7: Configure the features you want to install in Custom Setup.
Step 8: Create shortcuts for the start menu and desktop.
Step 9: Click Yes to confirm temporarily disconnecting from the network in the Warning window.
Step 10: Click Install to start copying the files in the Ready to Install window.
Step 11: Run VirtualBox and click Download in the window, notifying the new version of the Extension Pack software.
Step 12: Click Install in the same window after downloading the Extension Pack.
Step 13: Click Upgrade in the window, stating that an older package version is installed.
Step 14: Accept the Extension Pack license agreement.
Step 15: Click OK when the installation is complete, and then click Delete to delete the downloaded packages.