Oracle has officially released VirtualBox 7.0.14. This is the new update to its popular open source virtualization software for systems GNU/Linux, Solaris, macOS e Windows. Among the new features, VirtualBox 7.0.14 introduces the possibility of importing and exporting virtual machines containing NVMe memory controller. Additionally, native kernel support is expected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 and for exporting virtual machines containing media inserted into avirtual CD/DVD drive connected to a controller Virtio-SCSI. This version also fixes various bugs. These include a kernel panic on the Red Hat Enterprise kernel Linux 8.9 caused by vboxvideo in Linux guest additions, incorrect usage of guest RAM drive in VirtualSystemDescriptionmanagement of the numbers used for the table OEM DMI in the BIOS. Also, it fixes a memory leak in the process VBoxIntNetSwitch when a virtual machine has been configured to use internal networking on macOS hosts.
VirtualBox 7.0.14: other new features and fixes in the new version
Still on the subject of bugs, VirtualBox 7.0.14 fixes an issue where Windows guests no longer remember the touch events in progress when the user holds down a finger without moving it for a certain period of time. Additionally, a possible crash in the RDP support (Remote Desktop Protocol) that occurs when connecting with the variant Apple Silicon dell’app Microsoft Remote Desktop. With regard to Solaris Guest Additionsthis release introduces support for installing in a alternate root path (for example “pkgadd -R”). It also removes the need to restart a virtual machine after uninstalling it Guest Additions. Per macOS HostVirtualBox 7.0.14 adds support for the latest storage devices.
Last but not least, VirtualBox 7.0.14 promises overall improvements to the 3D support. It also adds more fixes for switching host audio devices on host Windows using the backend WAS. For further details, you can consult the complete changelog on the official website, from where it is also possible to download the new release.