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VirtualBox

x86 virtualization software.

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VirtualBox overview

VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Presently, VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux and Mac hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4, 2.6, 3.x and 4.x), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD.

VirtualBox is being actively developed with frequent releases and has an ever growing list of features, supported guest operating systems and platforms it runs on. VirtualBox is a community effort backed by a dedicated company: everyone is encouraged to contribute while innotek ensures the product always meets professional quality criteria.

What’s new in version 7.0.14

Updated on Jan 17 2024

This is a maintenance release. The following items were fixed and/or added:

  • Audio: Added more fixes for switching host audio devices on Windows hosts using the WAS backend
  • 3D: Added general improvements
  • OCI: Fixed wrong guest RAM unit usage in VirtualSystemDescription, memory is provided in bytes, "Byte" is the base unit
  • Main: OVF Import/Export: Added support for importing and exporting VMs containing NVMe storage controllers
  • Main: OVF Import/Export: Added support for exporting a VM which contains a medium inserted into a virtual CD/DVD drive which is attached to a Virtio-SCSI controller
  • Devices: Fixed a problem where Windows guests "forget" in-progress touch events when the user holds down a finger without moving it for a period of time.
  • macOS Host USB: Added support for newer storage devices
  • macOS Host: Fixed memory Leak in the VBoxIntNetSwitch process when VM was configured to use 'Internal Networking'
  • Linux Host and Guest: Added initial support for RHEL 9.4 kernel
  • Linux Guest Additions: Fixed kernel panic on RHEL 8.9 kernel caused by vboxvideo
  • Solaris Guest Additions: Added support for the Additions to be installed into an alternate root path ('pkgadd -R')
  • Solaris Guest Additions: Removed requirement to reboot VM after uninstalling GAs
  • RDP: Fix possible crash when connecting with the Apple Silicon variant of the Microsoft Remote Desktop application
  • BIOS: Fixed handle number used for DMI OEM table
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Information

License

Free

Size

133.3 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.virtualbox.org/

Downloads

647740

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • macOS 10.15 or later
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What needs improvements

Design
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VirtualBox qualities

Value
1.5
Ease of use
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Features
2.0
Reliability
1.0
Customer support
1.0

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Gregorgy
Gregorgy
Apr 5 2023
7.0.6
0.0
Apr 5 2023
0.0
Version: 7.0.6
There is now a Silicon beta. https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/7.0.6/VirtualBox-7.0.6_BETA4-155176-macOSArm64.dmg
Michael-Vilain
Michael-Vilain
Nov 24 2021
6.1.30
0.0
Nov 24 2021
0.0
Version: 6.1.30
6.1.28 and 6.1.30 stopped working with Vagrant for different reasons on my 10.13.6 systems. I'm wondering if Oracle stopped running regression tests against this version of MacOS. I'm stuck with 6.1.26 to run my Vagrant boxes and testing.
Aargl
Aargl
Apr 30 2021
6.1.22
5.0
Apr 30 2021
5.0
Version: 6.1.22
MU> v6.1.22 still works perfectly in macOS 10.11 and I can't see any different requirement on their website. Instead, I see a neat improvement in speed since 6.1.20. I'm using it exclusively with Android-x86 guest, so of course it's a lot slower than a real Android, but it's definitely usable. Last year I've tried it with MacOS guests and it was absolutely pitiful compared to VMware Fusion.
dupap56
dupap56
Dec 7 2020
6.1.16
5.0
Dec 7 2020
5.0
Version: 6.1.16
Quite slow but can't complain at this price.
jgwestpoint1
jgwestpoint1
Dec 5 2020
6.1.16
5.0
Dec 5 2020
5.0
Version: 6.1.16
a fabulous, free, highly professional way of running Windows on a Mac. I've used it for years and can't imagine computing life without it.
Diefis
Diefis
Jun 25 2020
6.1.10
5.0
Jun 25 2020
5.0
Version: 6.1.10
Finally I found the solution to get the full screen with Linux, there is still the problem of installing it on Mac (is there anyone who knows the solution?). I'm fine with Windows. Great program ...
jgwestpoint1
jgwestpoint1
Feb 2 2020
6.1.2
5.0
Feb 2 2020
5.0
Version: 6.1.2
lets me use Win XP 1997 on my Mac Airbook 2010-2020
Aargl
Aargl
Dec 12 2019
6.1.0
5.0
Dec 12 2019
5.0
Version: 6.1.0
MU> v6.1 still works perfectly in macOS 10.11 and I can't see any different requirement on their website.
MacProCT
MacProCT
Dec 12 2019
6.1.0
4.0
Dec 12 2019
4.0
Version: 6.1.0
Virtualbox is pretty darned awesome. I've used it on both Windows and Mac host systems, to run both windows and Mac client systems. It's really been a life saver for allowing clients to continue to use outdated -- but irreplaceable -- software. Yes it does have quirks and bugs. But they are few and far between in my experience. If all you're doing is running one important outdated app, this will probably do the trick. If it doesn't, then I recommend VMWare Fusion which is less than $100.
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Aug 18 2019
6.0.10
3.5
Aug 18 2019
3.5
Version: 6.0.10
virtualbox 6.0.10 on iMac 2019 custom SSD 1Tb, radeon pro vega 48 i experience mac os restart each install new virtual machine, windows or linux. i don't understand why is there anyone experience same problem? i think i'll buy fusion then
hlnv
hlnv
Mar 5 2019
6.0.4
0.0
Mar 5 2019
0.0
Version: 6.0.4
installation keep failing. does anyone know why? it says contact the software manufacturer for assistance but no idea whats the contact
Macinman
Macinman
Jan 16 2019
6.0.2
5.0
Jan 16 2019
5.0
Version: 6.0.2
Has anyone tried VirtualBox 6 on a 5K iMac? The one main reason I will not use VB over a commercial product such as VMware Fusion is because VirtualBpx has never played nicely with the 5K retina display. Guest graphics run extremely slow, and other glitches such dragging the guest window causes desktop loss of the guest as in the graphics didn't re-draw correct. I'm mainly talking version 5X here, but wanted to find out if anyone has used version 6 and experienced better performance. I thought I would ask and get feedback first before downloading it and not having it work any better. Thanks.
Demodit GmbH
Demodit GmbH
Jan 12 2019
6.0.0
2.5
Jan 12 2019
2.5
Version: 6.0.0
Lets me use Win10 on my Mac with macOS 10.14 (Mojave), but doesn't let me use older OS X (e.g. 10.11 or 10.9).
Nihilism4U
Nihilism4U
Dec 19 2018
6.0.0
0.0
Dec 19 2018
0.0
Version: 6.0.0
Extension pack for v6 link: https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.0.0/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.0.0.vbox-extpack
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Aug 21 2018
5.2.16
5.0
Aug 21 2018
5.0
Version: 5.2.16
Forget Parallels VMware Fusion and the rest. The new VirtualBox as far as I am concerned out performs them all. It supports Mohave already without having to pay Parallels a 50$ minimum to upgrade plus a subscription. The install is easy and quick. Support from the Community quick and accurate. Updates are free! The app is Free! Why would you not use it! Beats the hell out of me!
Saneman1
Saneman1
Aug 19 2018
5.2.16
0.0
Aug 19 2018
0.0
Version: 5.2.16
There is a newer version at: https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/5.2.18/VirtualBox-5.2.18-124319-OSX.dmg
Mondele
Mondele
Apr 6 2018
5.2.6
5.0
Apr 6 2018
5.0
Version: 5.2.6
What can be said has mostly been said, but I'll chime in. It's not quite as nice to configure as Parallels, but once it's running it's fantastic. Two-way clipboard support just works, and the granular control over the emulated hardware (how many cores, how much RAM, what size drive, etc.) makes it sweet for testing system parameters. I triple boot on my MacBook, but may toss that for using virtualized PCs. It works well with most Linuxes I throw at it (have had some issues with Linux Mint and video drivers). It works well with Windows. Parallels seems to virtualize Mac OS more smoothly. For free (I, too, was tired of the "subscription model" annual upgrade pleas/threats), I really have to try to find a problem with it. I sometimes wonder if VMWare Fusion would be worth it, for the raw device support, etc., but I understand that it can be configured in VirtualBox, with patience and Terminal-fu. In short, it does so much of what I need it to do that the commercial competitors don't have an appeal for me. I may, eventually, see if qemu is faster, but that's even more arcane, so it's not likely in the short term.
casiopeadistrict
casiopeadistrict
Feb 13 2018
5.2.6
5.0
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Version: 5.2.6
Great free virtual machine. I was using it and vmware workstation. Didin't find essential differences
Baarten
Baarten
Mar 23 2017
5.1.16
0.0
Mar 23 2017
0.0
Version: 5.1.16
Version 5.1.18 out now.
FalstaffA
FalstaffA
Jan 17 2017
5.1.12
0.0
Jan 17 2017
0.0
Version: 5.1.12
VirtualBox 5.1.14 Build 112924 is available for download as of January 17, 2017.

What's new in this version:

- VMM: fixed emulation of certain instructions for 64-bit guests on 32-bit hosts
- VMM: properly handle certain MSRs for 64-bit guests on ancient CPUs without VT-x support for MSR bitmaps (bug #13886)
- GUI: fixed a crash with multimonitor setups under certain conditions
- GUI: allow cloning of snapshots when the VM is running
- NVMe: fixed compatibility with the Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK, bug #16368)
- VBoxSVC: fixed a crash under rare circumstances
- VBoxManage: added a sanity check to modifymedium --resize to prevent users from resizing their hard disk from 1GB to 1PB (bug #16311)
didifri
didifri
Jan 19 2023
7.0.6
5.0
Jan 19 2023
5.0
Version: 7.0.6
Brandon MacUpdate
Brandon MacUpdate
Jul 21 2022
6.1.36
5.0
Jul 21 2022
5.0
Version: 6.1.36
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jul 21 2022
6.1.36
2.0
Jul 21 2022
2.0
Version: 6.1.36
dupap56
dupap56
Dec 7 2020
5.0
Dec 7 2020
5.0
Version: null
jgwestpoint1
jgwestpoint1
Dec 5 2020
5.0
Dec 5 2020
5.0
Version: null
Diefis
Diefis
Jun 25 2020
5.0
Jun 25 2020
5.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Mar 30 2020
5.0
Mar 30 2020
5.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Dec 12 2019
5.0
Dec 12 2019
5.0
Version: null
MacProCT
MacProCT
Dec 12 2019
4.0
Dec 12 2019
4.0
Version: null
Demodit GmbH
Demodit GmbH
Jan 12 2019
2.5
Jan 12 2019
2.5
Version: null
Pokidoki
Pokidoki
Jan 1 2019
5.0
Jan 1 2019
5.0
Version: null
jonnaude
jonnaude
Dec 18 2018
3.0
Dec 18 2018
3.0
Version: null
GlennG7759
GlennG7759
Dec 8 2018
3.0
Dec 8 2018
3.0
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Aug 21 2018
5.0
Aug 21 2018
5.0
Version: null
Mondele
Mondele
Apr 6 2018
5.0
Apr 6 2018
5.0
Version: null
casiopeadistrict
casiopeadistrict
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Version: null
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Oct 19 2017
5.0
Version: null
Gubagry
Gubagry
May 8 2017
3.5
May 8 2017
3.5
Version: null
Hoppla
Hoppla
Jan 1 2017
4.5
Jan 1 2017
4.5
Version: null
tonybennettmac
tonybennettmac
Jul 27 2016
2.5
Jul 27 2016
2.5
Version: null
kscmint
kscmint
Jun 23 2016
4.5
Jun 23 2016
4.5
Version: null
mansoor-sayyad
mansoor-sayyad
Jun 13 2016
5.0
Jun 13 2016
5.0
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Mar 29 2016
4.5
Mar 29 2016
4.5
Version: null
Deber
Deber
Jan 30 2016
3.0
Jan 30 2016
3.0
Version: null
Shooters
Shooters
Jan 26 2016
4.5
Jan 26 2016
4.5
Version: null
Jpczd
Jpczd
Nov 19 2015
0.5
Nov 19 2015
0.5
Version: null
r2-cwb
r2-cwb
Oct 14 2015
4.5
Oct 14 2015
4.5
Version: null
polocanada
polocanada
Aug 8 2015
5.0
Aug 8 2015
5.0
Version: null
Ghostcat
Ghostcat
Jun 23 2015
1.5
Jun 23 2015
1.5
Version: null
Dmnelson
Dmnelson
Jun 4 2015
4.0
Jun 4 2015
4.0
Version: null
richb1993
richb1993
Feb 28 2015
4.5
Feb 28 2015
4.5
Version: null
Hendricx
Hendricx
Feb 16 2015
3.0
Feb 16 2015
3.0
Version: null
Mt-Saint-Michel-+-Saint-Michaels-Mount
Feb 15 2015
5.0
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Dec 12 2014
5.0
Dec 12 2014
5.0
Version: null
Lightning
Lightning
Jul 19 2014
5.0
Jul 19 2014
5.0
Version: null
Googe
Googe
Jul 16 2014
4.5
Jul 16 2014
4.5
Version: null
Macinman
Macinman
Jun 13 2014
5.0
Jun 13 2014
5.0
Version: null
vl9449
vl9449
May 18 2014
5.0
May 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
May 18 2014
5.0
May 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
Ededed
Ededed
Apr 22 2014
4.0
Apr 22 2014
4.0
Version: null
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