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# This Feature Makes VirtualBox 7.1 Release a Must Update for Linux Users
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/virtualbox-7-1-release/
- Published: 2024-09-12T10:59:21.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-12T10:59:21.000Z
- Description: VirtualBox 7.1 brings gifts for Linux users, and of course, important changes for everyone else.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Open Source, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

A [virtual machine](https://itsfoss.com/virtual-machine/) (VM) is an essential aspect of modern computing that allows people to run operating systems in a virtual environment, mimicking a physical machine with existing system resources.

Some of the [best virtualization software](https://itsfoss.com/virtualization-software-linux/) for Linux have one thing in common: they are reliable. VirtualBox is one such option, which is a great choice if you want an install-it-and-forget-it solution.

It caters to both new users and professional users in an enterprise setting, with great control over the machines themselves. A few days ago, the developers introduced a new release, **VirtualBox 7.1**, that has landed with many useful tweaks.

Let's check it out. 😃

## 🆕 VirtualBox 7.1: What's New?

![a screenshot of virtualbox 7.1 running on linux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/09/VirtualBox_7.1.png)

From the get-go, you will notice that VirtualBox features **a new logo** and an **updated user interface** based on [Qt 6.5.3](https://www.qt.io/blog/qt-6.5.3-released?ref=itsfoss.com) that feels cleaner. It now asks for choosing between the two modes, “Basic”, and “Expert”, on the main screen itself for switching between different levels of UI functionality.

**For users on Linux**, it is now possible to take advantage of clipboard sharing on the Wayland session for both Linux hosts and guests, addressing a long-standing [issue](https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/20808?ref=itsfoss.com). 

With more distributions going the Wayland way, this feature improvement should provide relief to all VM users 😌

It is also possible to transfer files between Linux and Windows hosts/guests with shared clipboard after upgrading to 7.1 [Guest Additions](https://itsfoss.com/virtualbox-guest-additions-ubuntu/).

They have also **upgraded unattended installations**, with there now being support for *subiquity- / cloud-init*\-based installers, the kind found on many modern Linux distros. Plus, you can now set different passwords for user and admin/root accounts.

On top of that, there is now a **new NAT engine** with IPv6 support, **Arm virtualization for Linux and BSD** on macOS installations running on Apple Silicon, and **improved screen recording**, which now uses less CPU resources.

To wrap things up, here are some **other notable changes**:

- Tweaks to improve accessibility across the application.
- A fix for the Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack's PUEL license.
- The performance dashboard can now show resource usage for cloud VMs.
- Improved *EFLAGS.TF* handling for CPUID instructions when Hyper-V is in use.

## 📥 Get VirtualBox 7.1

This release of VirtualBox is available for **Linux**, **Windows**, **macOS**, and **Solaris**. You can grab the package of your choice from the [official website](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads?ref=itsfoss.com), where you will also find the documentation should you run into issues.

[VirtualBox 7.1](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads?ref=itsfoss.com)

If you are interested in browsing the source code, the [official website](https://www.virtualbox.org/browser/trunk?ref=itsfoss.com) also hosts the code for VirtualBox.

*💬 Do you use VirtualBox for your virtualization needs? Use something else? Mention them in the comments below!*

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