How do I install VirtualBox's deb package?

Question

I have downloaded virtualbox.deb package. But I don't know how to install this application. Please anyone let me know how to install it..

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 05 '13 at 14:05

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Double clicking it should open it in the Software Centre. That should give you the option to install.

answered Mar 05 '13 at 14:05

Oli

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 05 '13 at 14:04

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try this: sudo dpkg -i YourDebPackage.deb

answered Mar 05 '13 at 14:04

Mostafa Shahverdy

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 23 '14 at 00:12

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You can also use gdebi, a tool similar to dpkg that also resolves any dependencies needed for the package to work.

You just need to install gdebi (sudo apt-get install gdebi), and then run:

sudo gdebi /PATH/TO/PACKAGE.deb

answered Dec 23 '14 at 00:12

Wilf

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