Fixing Errors That Occur When Parrot Os Setup On Virtual Box

1️⃣ Text Copied & Drag’s and Drop Not Working

If you’re having trouble copying something in Parrot OS and pasting it into Windows

1. If Running in VirtualBox

If Parrot OS is running inside VirtualBox or VMware, clipboard sharing might not be enabled.

1. Open VirtualBox and select your Parrot OS VM.
2. Go to Settings > General > Advanced.
3. Set Shared Clipboard to Bidirectional.
4. Set Drag and Drop to Bidirectional (if needed).

Enable Drag and Drop

1. Open VirtualBox.
2. Select your Parrot OS VM.
3. Click Settings > General > Advanced.
4. Set Drag and Drop to Bidirectional.
5. Click OK.

Install Guest Additions

Guest Additions are required for clipboard and drag-and-drop features:

1. Start your Parrot OS VM.
2. Open a terminal and run: sudo apt update && sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-x11 -y
3. Reboot the VM: sudo reboot

Now, try copy,dragging and dropping again.

2️⃣.VirtualBox VM Not Starting / Crashing

Error: The virtual machine fails to start, or VirtualBox crashes when trying to run Parrot OS.

Solution:

• Ensure that VT-x/AMD-V (hardware virtualization) is enabled in your BIOS/UEFI settings.
• Increase the RAM and CPU allocation in VirtualBox’s Settings > System tab.
• Check for updates in VirtualBox, as bugs may cause compatibility issues. Update to the latest version.

3️⃣. Display Resolution Issues (Screen Too Small or Not Scaling)

Error: The screen resolution is incorrect, or it doesn’t scale properly.

Solution:

• After installing VirtualBox Guest Additions, adjust the screen size automatically. If the screen doesn’t adjust, run: sudo VBoxControl resolution set 1920x1080
• If not installed, install VirtualBox Guest Additions: sudo apt update && sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-x11 -y
• Restart the VM after installation.

4️⃣. Shared Folders Not Working

Error: Shared folders between the Parrot OS VM and Windows aren’t accessible.

Solution:

• In VirtualBox, ensure Shared Folders are correctly set up under Settings > Shared Folders.
• Make sure the folder is set to Auto-mount and accessible to the VM.
• Mount the shared folder manually: sudo mount -t vboxsf SharedFolderName /mnt/shared
• Ensure VBoxGuestAdditions are installed to enable shared folder functionality.

5️⃣. Network Adapter Not Working (No Internet in VM)

Error: Parrot OS VM cannot connect to the internet.

Solution:

• Ensure the network adapter is set to Bridged or NAT in Settings > Network.
• Restart the networking service in Parrot OS: sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager
• If still not working, check the VirtualBox network settings and ensure the adapter type is set correctly.

6️⃣. Clipboard Sharing Not Working (Copy/Paste Not Working Between Parrot OS and Windows)

Error: Clipboard sharing doesn’t work, preventing copying and pasting between Parrot OS and Windows.

Solution:

• Enable Bidirectional Clipboard Sharing in VirtualBox by going to Settings > General > Advanced and setting Shared Clipboard to Bidirectional.
• Install VirtualBox Guest Additions: sudo apt update && sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-x11 -y
• Restart the VM.

7️⃣. USB Devices Not Detected

Error: Parrot OS does not recognize USB devices, such as a USB drive or printer.

Solution:

• Add a USB filter in VirtualBox under Settings > USB and select the device you want to attach.
• Install VirtualBox Extension Pack for better USB device support.
• Restart the VM after adding the filter.

8️⃣. Audio Not Working in Parrot OS VM

Error: No sound from the VM.

Solution:

• Ensure Audio is enabled in Settings > Audio and set to ICH AC97 or Intel HD Audio.
• Install PulseAudio or ALSA if they are not present: sudo apt install pulseaudio
• Reboot the VM after changes.

9️⃣. VM Performance is Slow (Lagging or Stuttering)

Error: The VM is running slowly or has poor performance.

Solution:

• Increase the CPU and RAM allocation for the VM in Settings > System.
• Enable 3D Acceleration in Settings > Display.
• Check if there are any other background processes on the host that may be using resources.
• Update both Parrot OS and VirtualBox to the latest versions.

🔟. VirtualBox Error: “Kernel driver not installed (rc=-1908)”

Error: You see an error about VirtualBox kernel drivers not being installed.

Solution:

• Reinstall the VirtualBox kernel modules:bashCopysudo apt install --reinstall virtualbox-dkms sudo dpkg-reconfigure virtualbox-dkms sudo modprobe vboxdrv
• Restart the VM and ensure VirtualBox is installed correctly.

1️⃣1️⃣. “VirtualBox Guest Additions Not Installed” Error

Error: Parrot OS gives an error saying VirtualBox Guest Additions are not installed.

Solution:

• Install Guest Additions: sudo apt update sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-x11 -y
• Reboot the VM after installation.