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VirtualBox 7.1.2 is out with performance improvements for Windows VMs and more

September 29, 2024

Following the recent launch of a significant update for VirtualBox, which introduced a revamped user interface and a host of new features, Oracle has now rolled out a more modest yet essential maintenance release, version 7.1.2. This update primarily focuses on refining the user experience through various fixes and enhancements.

Key Improvements and Fixes

The changelog for this maintenance release highlights several important adjustments aimed at enhancing performance and usability:

  • GUI Enhancements: A multi-window layout has been introduced, along with translation-related fixes to improve accessibility.
  • Virtual Machine Management: Issues related to the clean removal of VMs created via Unattended Install have been resolved.
  • Remote Display Security: Users can now modify the security method for remote displays, adding a layer of customization.
  • macOS/Arm UI: The BETA label has been removed, indicating a more stable experience for users on this platform.

In addition to these GUI improvements, the update addresses several technical issues:

  • NAT Performance: Slow performance on Windows hosts has been rectified, resolving bugs #22164 and #22180.
  • DHCP Issues: Problems with DHCP for certain guest configurations when the domain is empty have been fixed.
  • 3D Acceleration: Users can now enable 3D acceleration for ARM-based virtual machines, alongside fixes for black screens and rendering issues in Windows VMs.
  • State Management: The update resolves issues with loading saved states from previous versions and improves the handling of NVRAM state with legacy BIOS.
  • UEFI Secure Boot: Fixes have been implemented for querying the UEFI Secure Boot state when the VM has not been started.
  • Guest Additions: An error message that appeared during automatic upgrades has been addressed.
  • SDK Improvements: Code building using the XPCOM bindings has been fixed, enhancing developer experience.

VirtualBox 7.1.2 is now available for free download from the Neowin software stories page or the official website. It supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows (from version 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and newer), macOS (both Intel and Apple Silicon, starting from macOS 10.12), Linux, and Solaris.

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VirtualBox 7.1.2 is out with performance improvements for Windows VMs and more