{"id":14980,"date":"2025-08-07T05:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T05:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/?p=14980"},"modified":"2025-08-07T05:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T05:39:41","slug":"how-to-install-virtualbox-on-linux-mint-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/how-to-install-virtualbox-on-linux-mint-22\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you wish to emulate or work with all major operating systems on PCs, you can do so using VirtualBox. It is a free-to-use hypervisor tool that prepares a PC&#8217;s virtual environment and allows users to run additional operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and macOS. VirtualBox will allow you to run multiple systems concurrently if you are working on a Linux Mint system and wish to install additional operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will explain how to install and set up VirtualBox on the Linux Mint 22 system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Outline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Install-VirtualBox-on-Linux-Mint-22\">How to Install VirtualBox on Linux Mint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Uninstall-VirtualBox-on-Linux-Mint\">How to Uninstall VirtualBox on Linux Mint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Final-Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Install-VirtualBox-on-Linux-Mint-22\"><a id=\"post-14980-_gbfhp694yzsq\"><\/a>How to Install VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following description outlines different ways that can be used to install VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Using-the-Default-APT-Repository\">Default APT Repository<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Using-The-Official-VirtualBox-Repository\">Official VirtualBox Repository<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Using-the-Deb-File\">Deb File<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Using-the-Synaptic-Package-Manager\">Synaptic Package Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Using-the-Default-APT-Repository\"><a id=\"post-14980-_h6tsdfjufn81\"><\/a>1. Using the Default APT Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the default APT repository is the simplest approach to installing VirtualBox. The default APT repository includes a list of VirtualBox packages that can be installed via the \u2018apt\u2019 command. Note, however, that this method does not provide access to the most current version of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the steps provided below, you can install VirtualBox in Linux Mint using the default APT repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Update System Packages <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a good practice to update the package list before installing new software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt update<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1235\" height=\"505\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-1.png\" alt=\"sudo apt update\" class=\"wp-image-14981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-1.png 1235w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-1-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-1-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-1-768x314.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1235px) 100vw, 1235px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install VirtualBox and Extension Pack <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, use the below command to install VirtualBox along with the extension pack in Linux Mint\u2019s default APT repository:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt install virtualbox virtualbox-ext-pack<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"659\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-2.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install virtualbox virtualbox-ext-pack\" class=\"wp-image-14982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-2.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-2-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-2-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>virtualbox-ext-pack<\/strong>\u201d is the extension pack for VirtualBox that allows for enhanced add-ons functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted above, please use the left arrow and right arrow keys to navigate to \u201c<strong>OK<\/strong>\u201d and click the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1233\" height=\"732\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-3.png\" alt=\"Configuring VirtualBox\" class=\"wp-image-14983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-3.png 1233w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-3-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-3-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-3-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click <strong>Yes <\/strong>on the Yes option to accept the selection and legal terms to go further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1239\" height=\"719\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-4.png\" alt=\"VirtualBox terms of license\" class=\"wp-image-14984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-4.png 1239w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-4-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-4-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-4-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing so, VirtualBox will be installed successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Checking VirtualBox Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the command below to check if VirtualBox has been installed in Linux Mint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>vboxmanage --version<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"132\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-5.png\" alt=\"vboxmanage --version\" class=\"wp-image-14985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-5.png 1185w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-5-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-5-1024x114.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-5-768x86.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen above, VirtualBox will not be updated automatically to the latest version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Launch VirtualBox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start VirtualBox in Linux Mint, use the command below within the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>virtualbox<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Executing the command above will result in the launch of VirtualBox in Linux Mint, confirming its installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"654\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-6.png\" alt=\"Laucnh virtualbox from terminal\" class=\"wp-image-14986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-6.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-6-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-6-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-6-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VirtualBox can also be accessed using the GUI. To begin, go to the virtual menu, then the Administration option, and click it to find VirtualBox, which you should open as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"551\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-7.png 844w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-7-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-7-768x501.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Using-The-Official-VirtualBox-Repository\"><a id=\"post-14980-_rz080pchxpao\"><\/a>2. Using The Official VirtualBox Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also install VirtualBox with the Automatic installer through the official VirtualBox repository. The advantage of this method is that it will install the most recent version of the VirtualBox files on Linux Mint. Besides, it will also maintain VirtualBox updates if new versions are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply the VirtualBox installation with the Automatic installer on Linux Mint and with the help of the VirtualBox repository, perform the adjustment steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Update System Repository<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, make sure you update and upgrade all system packages by executing your command like shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt update<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1235\" height=\"505\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-8.png\" alt=\"sudo apt update<\" class=\"wp-image-14988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-8.png 1235w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-8-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-8-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-8-768x314.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1235px) 100vw, 1235px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install Dependencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, go on to make some changes for VirtualBox installation on Linux Mint. This can be achieved by using the basic commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt install dkms dirmngr software-properties-common ca-certificates apt-transport-https curl wget gnupg2 -y<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1234\" height=\"564\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-9.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install dkms dirmngr software-properties-common ca-certificates apt-transport-https curl wget gnupg2 -y\" class=\"wp-image-14989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-9.png 1234w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-9-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-9-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-9-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Fetch GPG Key for VirtualBox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a safety measure, it is important to fetch the GPG key for Linux Mint that verifies VirtualBox packages as described in the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>curl -fSsL https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/download\/oracle_vbox_2016.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor | sudo tee \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg &gt; \/dev\/null<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1239\" height=\"189\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-10.png\" alt=\"curl -fSsL https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/download\/oracle_vbox_2016.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor | sudo tee \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg &gt; \/dev\/null\" class=\"wp-image-14990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-10.png 1239w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-10-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-10-1024x156.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-10-768x117.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Include VirtualBox Repository in Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the provided command to the terminal to include the VirtualBox repository in the Linux Mint system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>echo deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg] http:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/debian jammy contrib | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/virtualbox.list<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1233\" height=\"271\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-11.png\" alt=\"echo deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg] http:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/debian jammy contrib | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/virtualbox.list\" class=\"wp-image-14991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-11.png 1233w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-11-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-11-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-11-768x169.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Refresh the System\u2019s Package List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the command below to refresh the system&#8217;s repository to properly add the VirtualBox repository into the system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt update<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1234\" height=\"437\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-12.png\" alt=\"sudo apt update\" class=\"wp-image-14992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-12.png 1234w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-12-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-12-1024x363.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-12-768x272.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Install VirtualBox on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Execute the command below to add the latest version of VirtualBox to the Packages in the Linux Mint Operating System:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt install virtualbox virtualbox-ext-pack<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"659\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-13.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install virtualbox virtualbox-ext-pack\" class=\"wp-image-14993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-13.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-13-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-13-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-13-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To confirm, use the command provided below to check the Linux Mint Operating System to confirm the version of VirtualBox downloaded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>vboxmanage --version<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the output underneath, it appears that the version installed is indeed the most recent one of VirtualBox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1216\" height=\"132\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-14.png\" alt=\"vboxmanage --version\" class=\"wp-image-14994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-14.png 1216w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-14-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-14-1024x111.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-14-768x83.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1216px) 100vw, 1216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Launch VirtualBox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the command below to open VirtualBox in Linux Mint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>virtualbox<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be confirmed here that VirtualBox opens up perfectly without any errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"654\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-15.png\" alt=\"Launch virtualbox\" class=\"wp-image-14995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-15.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-15-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-15-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-15-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Using-the-Deb-File\"><a id=\"post-14980-_to46gqnygmj\"><\/a>3. Using the Deb File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternate, Simple method of installing VirtualBox in Linux Mint would be through the \u201cdeb\u201d package file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This procedure installs the latest version of VirtualBox available for system installation, but does not allow users to automatically receive updates to newer versions (releases) of VirtualBox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions below if you wish to install VirtualBox on Linux Mint using the \u201cdeb\u201d file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Download VirtualBox Deb File <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to the Oracle VM VirtualBox official website, and click on the \u201cLinux Mint\u201d link to download the \u201cdeb\u201d file or use the command below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>wget https:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/7.1.8\/virtualbox-7.1_7.1.8-168469~Ubuntu~oracular_amd64.deb<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1242\" height=\"411\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-16.png\" alt=\"wget https:\/\/download.virtualbox.org\/virtualbox\/7.1.8\/virtualbox-7.1_7.1.8-168469~Ubuntu~oracular_amd64.deb\" class=\"wp-image-14996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-16.png 1242w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-16-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-16-1024x339.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-16-768x254.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install VirtualBox on Linux Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, open the command line and change to the directory containing the \u201cdeb\u201d file. Here we are changing to the \u201cHome\u201d folder and listing its contents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now go ahead and execute the command &#8216;sudo apt install &#8216; where &#8216;deb file name&#8217; is the name of the deb file, to install VirtualBox on Linux Mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt install .\/virtualbox-7.0_7.0.12-159484~Ubuntu~jammy_amd64.deb<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1243\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-17.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install .\/virtualbox-7.0_7.0.12-159484~Ubuntu~jammy_amd64.deb\" class=\"wp-image-14997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-17.png 1243w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-17-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-17-1024x316.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-17-768x237.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1243px) 100vw, 1243px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, to check that VirtualBox is installed in the system, launch it on Linux Mint with the command below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>virtualbox<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>It is clear from the image below that VirtualBox has been successfully installed and launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"654\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-18.png\" alt=\"Launch virtualbox\" class=\"wp-image-14998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-18.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-18-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-18-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-18-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Using-the-Synaptic-Package-Manager\"><a id=\"post-14980-_lrxhqpii2bl8\"><\/a>4. Using the Synaptic Package Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Linux Mint system also has a Synaptic package manager, which is a graphical user interface (GUI) application for handling multiple packages. This gives you the ability to change the desired packages set on the Linux Mint system by either installing, removing, or updating them. You can install VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22 quite simply through the Synaptic package manager by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Open Synaptic Package Manager <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, click on the \u201cMenu\u201d button, search for \u201cSynaptic Package Manager,\u201d and launch it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"511\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-19.png\" alt=\"open synaptic package manager\" class=\"wp-image-14999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-19.png 763w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-19-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, enter the password for the system and click on the \u201cAuthenticate\u201d button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-20.png\" alt=\"provide user credentials for authentication\" class=\"wp-image-15000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-20.png 708w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-20-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Look for VirtualBox <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, type \u201cvirtualbox\u201d into the provided search box and click on the \u201cSearch\u201d button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-21.png\" alt=\"search virtulabox package\" class=\"wp-image-15001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-21.png 873w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-21-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-21-768x492.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Choose VirtualBox Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, select the \u201cvirtualbox\u201d package highlighted below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"508\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-22.png\" alt=\"choose virtualbox package\" class=\"wp-image-15002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-22.png 857w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-22-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-22-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the selected package for installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"508\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-23.png\" alt=\"mark the virtualbox for installation\" class=\"wp-image-15003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-23.png 858w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-23-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-23-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The Synaptic Package Manager automatically chooses several other packages that are deemed essential for VirtualBox. You may review these packages and decide to unmark any package that you do not wish to install any other package that you do not wish to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Install VirtualBox <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have selected the packages you want, go ahead and click on the \u201cApply\u201d option so that the installation can commence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"511\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-24.png\" alt=\"install the required virtualbox packages\" class=\"wp-image-15004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-24.png 859w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-24-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-24-768x457.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the \u201c<strong>Apply<\/strong>\u201d button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-25.png\" alt=\"confirmation before installing packages\" class=\"wp-image-15005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-25.png 857w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-25-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-25-768x459.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait until the installation is complete. As shown, the installation is ongoing on Linux Mint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"318\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-26.png\" alt=\"Installing virtualbox packages\" class=\"wp-image-15006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-26.png 667w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-26-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packages are successfully installed now. Go ahead and click on the \u201cClose\u201d button to exit this window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"241\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-27.png\" alt=\"Changes have successfully applied\" class=\"wp-image-15007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-27.png 854w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-27-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-27-768x217.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Open VirtualBox <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you should be able to open VirtualBox on Linux Mint from the applications menu in the Administration section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"551\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-28.png\" alt=\"launch virtualbox from gui\" class=\"wp-image-15008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-28.png 844w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-28-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-28-768x501.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As demonstrated below, the application has been successfully launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"493\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-29.png\" alt=\"welcome to virtualbox\" class=\"wp-image-15009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-29.png 724w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-29-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Uninstall-VirtualBox-on-Linux-Mint\"><a id=\"post-14980-_ce2fe9ye05l5\"><\/a>How to Uninstall VirtualBox on Linux Mint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case users do not want to utilize the application further, they may wish to uninstall it from their Linux Mint system. If the application was installed with the default Linux repositories, you can remove it with the command provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo apt remove virtualbox -y<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>After carrying out this command, the application has been successfully removed as intended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1243\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-30.png\" alt=\"sudo apt remove virtualbox -y\" class=\"wp-image-15010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-30.png 1243w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-30-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-30-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-30-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1243px) 100vw, 1243px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the application was installed with the Official VirtualBox repository, you may remove the package, then remove the command provided above standalone command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo rm \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/virtualbox.list<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1223\" height=\"119\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-31.png\" alt=\"sudo rm \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/virtualbox.list\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-31.png 1223w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-31-300x29.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-31-1024x100.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-31-768x75.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also remove the GPG key from your system using the command below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>sudo rm \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"143\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-32.png\" alt=\"sudo rm \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/virtualbox.gpg\" class=\"wp-image-15012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-32.png 1238w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-32-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-32-1024x118.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-32-768x89.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For verification, use this command to check that the application has indeed been uninstalled from your system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre>virtualbox<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement above indicates that the application was uninstalled successfully from Linux Mint, as highlighted below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1234\" height=\"143\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-33.png\" alt=\"virtualbox\" class=\"wp-image-15013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-33.png 1234w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-33-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-33-1024x119.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/word-image-14980-33-768x89.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This removal method from the system is also the same for users who installed VirtualBox using the .deb file or Synaptic package manager; they may also use the command apt remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Final-Thoughts\"><a id=\"post-14980-_jncz7rf78dzl\"><\/a>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted above, using VirtualBox can be beneficial for a user who wants to work with multiple operating systems without altering the default operating system of the computer. To install VirtualBox on Linux Mint 22, one may prefer using the default Linux repository, the official VirtualBox repository, a deb file, Synaptic package manager, or even VirtualBox itself. Out of these options, the APT Linux repository approach is the most straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For users who prefer getting\/installing the latest version of the VirtualBox software on Linux Mint 22, the official VirtualBox repository and Deb file options are best. All these methods are thorough and well-explained within this guide. 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