VirtualBox Guest OS Desktop Resolution
If your desktop is 1024×768 or 1200×800 most likely you want a Virtual OS to be 800×600. Most Linux distributions will allow for resolution adjustment, but sometimes X gets in the way. X is designed to maximize the resolution based on settings in the xorg.conf file. The simple solution to your desktop resolution problem is: sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf Delete any reference to a resolution other than “800×600″. Now when X wants to maximize your resolution the 800×600 will be the maximum available.
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December 12, 2007 - 2:59 am
Hi! I can’t post message here…
December 19, 2007 - 10:55 am
Be cooler!
December 21, 2007 - 4:37 am
yeah. I know this
December 21, 2007 - 6:32 pm
What other problems or solutions are you looking for? If you modify the xorg.conf file directly this is all the resolution adjustment you need.
December 25, 2007 - 4:52 am
Hi, i just installed virtualbox, but the virrtual OS is in a small window, and whenmaximize only maximizes window but not OS, ur solution is for this issue??
December 25, 2007 - 1:12 pm
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Then go to the machine tab and select auto resize guest display.
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If your resolution is stuck very low, the guest additions driver may need a re-install, or you may have to adjust your desktop resolution manually. On Windows right click on the desktop and select properties>>settings.
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hi, i have vbox installed on my computer with vista platform. but the screen is smaller. i would like to know how i can enhance it to regular size of the window. kindly mail me the details.
November 15, 2009 - 1:47 pm
The screen is smaller because you need to install VirtualBox Guest Addition. Mount the iso image and it will auto install.