Building Virtual Box guest additions from source code and modifying
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I have set up a working development environment for VirtualBox version 6.0.4 by following step-by-step instructions from Habr (links below).
https://habr.com/ru/articles/447300/
(In English)
https://habr.com/ru/articles/357526/
(In Russian)
At this stage, I’ve successfully built the VirtualBox executable (VirtualBox-6.0.4_OSE-r128164-MultiArch.exe). However, the guide does not cover how to independently build the VirtualBox Guest Additions (specifically the VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe file for Windows), which is necessary for my project.
Task Requirements:
Modify the existing development environment to enable the independent building of VirtualBox Guest Additions, including video adapter drivers for Windows (VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe), with the ability to modify the source code.
Demonstrate successful building of VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe with a modified video adapter name (e.g., from "VirtualBox Graphics Adapter" to "Nvidia 12345") and ensure it works correctly.
If necessary, adjust my development environment to fix any errors or inaccuracies.
Provided Resources:
A ready-to-use virtual machine (OVA format) with a configured development environment that successfully builds VirtualBox.
Option for remote access to my environment to perform the work (details can be discussed).
Deliverables:
A finalized virtual machine with the ability to build VirtualBox Guest Additions for version 6.0.4.
A step-by-step video tutorial on how to independently build VirtualBox Guest Additions.
A working VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe file with a modified video adapter name.
This task is intended for Windows OS only.
Looking forward to discussing the details and your proposals. Thank you!
https://habr.com/ru/articles/447300/
(In English)
https://habr.com/ru/articles/357526/
(In Russian)
At this stage, I’ve successfully built the VirtualBox executable (VirtualBox-6.0.4_OSE-r128164-MultiArch.exe). However, the guide does not cover how to independently build the VirtualBox Guest Additions (specifically the VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe file for Windows), which is necessary for my project.
Task Requirements:
Modify the existing development environment to enable the independent building of VirtualBox Guest Additions, including video adapter drivers for Windows (VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe), with the ability to modify the source code.
Demonstrate successful building of VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe with a modified video adapter name (e.g., from "VirtualBox Graphics Adapter" to "Nvidia 12345") and ensure it works correctly.
If necessary, adjust my development environment to fix any errors or inaccuracies.
Provided Resources:
A ready-to-use virtual machine (OVA format) with a configured development environment that successfully builds VirtualBox.
Option for remote access to my environment to perform the work (details can be discussed).
Deliverables:
A finalized virtual machine with the ability to build VirtualBox Guest Additions for version 6.0.4.
A step-by-step video tutorial on how to independently build VirtualBox Guest Additions.
A working VBoxWindowsAdditions.exe file with a modified video adapter name.
This task is intended for Windows OS only.
Looking forward to discussing the details and your proposals. Thank you!