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Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installation

The Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack is a crucial component that enhances the functionality of your virtual machine (VM) by providing additional features such as USB 3.0 support, shared folder capabilities, and NVMe SSD support. In this article, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to install the Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack.

Unpacking the Archive

Once you've downloaded the archive, you'll find a directory containing two files (where X.X.X is your downloaded version):

* BitCurator virtual machine disk image (.vbox) file

* Configuration (.vdi) file

To extract these files, you can use a utility like 7-zip or tar. For Windows users, you may need to download and install a third-party utility like 7-zip from zip.org/download.html.

Mac (OS X 10.10 or later) and Linux host machines can simply double-click on the file to unpack its contents. The file will look something like 'BitCurator-X.X.X.tar.gz'.

Extracting the Files

To extract the files, follow these steps:

1. Open a command prompt or terminal window.

2. Navigate to the directory where you saved the archive.

3. Type `tar xvf BitCurator-X.X.X.tar.gz` (for Linux and Mac) or `7z x BitCurator-X.X.X.tar.gz` (for Windows).

4. Select 'Extract here...' again.

Installing the Extension Pack

Once you've extracted the files, it's time to install the Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack on your host machine. To do this:

1. Launch VirtualBox.

2. Click on the 'Settings' icon in the main window.

3. Select 'Extensions' from the left-hand menu.

4. Click on the 'Install' button and select the downloaded extension pack file.

The Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack is a vital component that enhances your virtual machine's functionality. By following these simple steps, you can successfully install the extension pack and take advantage of its features such as USB 3.0 support, shared folder capabilities, and NVMe SSD support.

Oracle vm virtualbox extension pack usb 3.0