VirtualBox 7: "Shift+Numpad: Delete" Shortcut Not Working
VirtualBox is a popular virtualization software used by many to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. One of the useful features of VirtualBox is the ability to use keyboard shortcuts to perform various actions quickly and efficiently. However, some users have reported that the "Shift+Numpad: Delete" shortcut is not working in VirtualBox 7.
First Thoughts: Problem with Windows 7 ISO or Configuration?
The first thought that comes to mind when encountering this issue is that there might be a problem with the Windows 10 ISO being used, or that the exact ISO configuration is not supported by VirtualBox 7. However, after investigating further, it appears that the issue is not related to the ISO or its configuration.
Understanding the "Shift+Numpad: Delete" Shortcut
The "Shift+Numpad: Delete" shortcut is used in VirtualBox to send the "Host Key + Delete" command to the guest operating system. This command is used to delete the selected virtual machine's hard disk. By default, the "Host Key" is set to the right "Ctrl" key on most keyboards.
Why is the "Shift+Numpad: Delete" Shortcut Not Working?
The reason why the "Shift+Numpad: Delete" shortcut is not working in VirtualBox 7 is due to a change in the way VirtualBox handles keyboard shortcuts. In VirtualBox 7, the "Shift+Numpad: Delete" shortcut has been reassigned to perform a different action. Specifically, it is now used to send the "Host Key + F12" command to the guest operating system.
How to Workaround the Issue
If you need to delete a virtual machine's hard disk in VirtualBox 7, you can use the following workaround:
- First, make sure that the virtual machine is powered off.
- Next, open the virtual machine's settings.
- Select the "Storage" tab.
- Select the hard disk that you want to delete.
- Click the "Remove Attachment" button.
- Confirm the action by clicking "OK".
The "Shift+Numpad: Delete" shortcut is no longer used to delete a virtual machine's hard disk in VirtualBox 7. Instead, you can use the workaround provided above to delete a virtual machine's hard disk. We hope this article has helped you understand the issue and provided a solution to the problem.
References
// Example code block
function deleteVirtualMachineHardDisk() {
// Make sure the virtual machine is powered off
if (virtualMachine.powerState !== "poweredOff") {
virtualMachine.powerOff();
}
// Open the virtual machine's settings
const settings = virtualMachine.openSettings();
// Select the "Storage" tab
const storageTab = settings.tabs.find(tab => tab.label === "Storage");
storageTab.click();
// Select the hard disk to delete
const hardDisk = storageTab.containers.find(container => container.type === "HardDisk");
hardDisk.click();
// Click the "Remove Attachment" button
hardDisk.buttons.find(button => button.label === "Remove Attachment").click();
// Confirm the action
settings.buttons.find(button => button.label === "OK").click();
}