Template:VirtualBox Host Software Installation Ubuntu Software Center
Tested on October 2022 using Ubuntu version 22.04
. Older versions are not recommended.
Ubuntu Software Center can be used to install VirtualBox. The process is similar to installation of most other applications.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Click on the Ubuntu Software Center icon.
Figure: Ubuntu Software Center icon
3. Click on the magnifying glass to search. → Type virtualbox
. → Press enter. → In the search results, click on VirtualBox.
Figure: Ubuntu Software Center - Search For VirtualBox
4. Click on Install and wait.
Figure: Ubuntu Software Center Search Result
5. Installation of VirtualBox has been completed.
When the installation has completed, the install icon changes to the uninstall icon. Do not click the uninstall button.
Figure: Ubuntu Software Center - VirtualBox has been installed
6. Click on Show Applications. → Click on Virtual Box start the VirtualBox graphical user interface (GUI).
Figure: Ubuntu Software Center #4
7. Done.
The procedure of installing and starting VirtualBox is complete.