VirtualBox 7.2.2 Released With Fix For GUI Crashes On Virtual Machines (guests)
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Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2.2, a maintenance update for its open-source virtualization platform<\/a>, focusing on improving stability and addressing a range of bugs.<\/p>\n Released on September 10, 2025, this version comes as a follow-up to the major 7.2 release, which introduced significant new features like support for Windows-on-Arm virtualization. <\/p>\n The 7.2.2 update primarily delivers corrective fixes for regressions and user-reported issues, with a strong emphasis on resolving crashes within the graphical user interface (GUI) and enhancing platform-specific reliability.<\/p>\n A significant portion of the update is dedicated to fixing the VirtualBox Manager GUI. Users will find numerous patches that prevent crashes and freezes, which were previously reported under various conditions.<\/p>\n The update addresses crashes that occurred when managing VMs with a large number of snapshots, deleting snapshots, or removing all VMs from the list. <\/p>\n It also resolves a freeze that affected Linux users during startup or when adding a new virtual machine. <\/p>\n Furthermore, the development team fixed layout bugs with size constraints and improved the network status-bar indicator\u2019s tooltip to update correctly when guest additions change. <\/p>\n For Windows 11 hosts, this release adds the ability to use legacy light and dark themes from Windows 10, offering more customization.<\/p>\n This maintenance release delivers crucial improvements for multiple host operating systems. For users of Windows on Arm, a notable fix resolves an issue that prevented VMs from starting.<\/p>\n macOS host users will benefit from a correction to internal networking and NAT networks, which was a regression in VirtualBox version 7.2.0<\/a>, and a fix for VM crashes on Arm-based Macs at startup.<\/p>\n On the Linux side, VirtualBox will now use KVM APIs on kernel 6.16.0 and newer for managing VT-x, improving compatibility with modern kernels. <\/p>\n The update also includes fixes for Guest Additions on both Linux and Windows, resolving a library loading error on Linux guests and an installation failure on 64-bit Windows XP SP2.<\/p>\n Beyond GUI and platform-specific enhancements, VirtualBox 7.2.2 introduces several<\/a> other important fixes. The virtual USB webcam has been moved into the open-source base package, simplifying its use for all users.<\/p>\n In networking, a potential issue where a nameserver in the 127\/8 network could be passed to the guest has been fixed.<\/p>\n This release also introduces a new experimental e1000 network adapter type (82583V), which requires the ICH9 chipset.<\/p>\n Other improvements include better handling for passing through USB devices exposed over USB\/IP and a fix for the TPM device, which was not working with certain guests.<\/p>\n For Arm hosts, the update reduces high CPU usage for idling VMs, leading to better performance and efficiency.<\/p>\n Find this Story Interesting! Follow us on Google News<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0to Get More Instant Updates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The post VirtualBox 7.2.2 Released With Fix For GUI Crashes On Virtual Machines (guests)<\/a> appeared first on Cyber Security News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nGUI Stability And Usability Enhancements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Networking, USB, And Component Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n