Increasing Initial Screen Size in VirtualBox: A Step-by-Step Guide
When you first start a VirtualBox virtual machine (VM), you may notice that the screen size is smaller than your host machine's display. This can make it difficult to see and interact with the guest operating system. In this article, we will show you how to increase the initial screen size of a VirtualBox VM in a few easy steps.
Step 1: Start the Virtual Machine
The first step is to start the VirtualBox VM that you want to adjust the screen size for. To do this, open VirtualBox and select the VM from the list on the left. Then, click the "Start" button at the top of the window.
Once the VM has booted up, you should see the ISO dialog appear in the upper part of the screen. This is where you can adjust the screen size.
Step 2: Adjust the Screen Size
To adjust the screen size, click on the "Display" tab in the ISO dialog. Then, under the "Screen" section, use the slider to adjust the size of the screen. As you move the slider, you should see the guest operating system's screen size change to match.
If you want to set a specific screen resolution, you can do so by selecting the desired resolution from the dropdown menu. VirtualBox supports a wide range of resolutions, so you should be able to find one that fits your needs.
Step 3: Save the Changes
Once you have adjusted the screen size to your liking, click the "OK" button to save the changes. The VM will restart, and the new screen size will be applied.
Step 4: Verify the Changes
After the VM has restarted, you should see the new screen size in effect. To verify that the changes have been saved, try resizing the VM window. The guest operating system's screen should resize to match the new window size.
Code Block: VirtualBox VBoxManage Command
If you prefer to adjust the screen size using the command line, you can use the following VirtualBox VBoxManage command:
VBoxManage controlvm <VM name> setvideomodewidth <width> height <height>Replace <VM name> with the name of your VirtualBox VM, and <width> and <height> with the desired screen resolution. For example, the following command would set the screen resolution to 1920x1080:
VBoxManage controlvm MyVM setvideomodewidth 1920 height 1080- Increasing the initial screen size of a VirtualBox VM can make it easier to see and interact with the guest operating system.
- To adjust the screen size, start the VM and use the slider in the ISO dialog to adjust the size or select a specific resolution from the dropdown menu.
- To save the changes, click the "OK" button and restart the VM. The new screen size will be applied after the VM has restarted.
- If you prefer to use the command line, you can use the VirtualBox VBoxManage command to set the screen resolution.
References
- VirtualBox User Manual: https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch03.html#idp55582392
- VirtualBox VBoxManage Command: https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch08.html#vboxmanage-cmd-controlvm