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How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Debian 5

1. On the Guest Machine:
   1. Open a terminal
      Applications > Accessories > Terminal
   2. Update your APT database:
      apt-get update
   3. Install the latest security updates:
      apt-get upgrade
   4. Ensure packages required by VirtualBox Guest Additions are installed:
      apt-get install build-essential module-assistant
   5. Configure your system for building kernel modules
      m-a prepare
2. On the Host Machine:
   1. Select the Devices > Install Guest Additions... menu option.
3. On the Guest Machine:
   1. Run the VirtualBox Guest Additions installation script.
      1. For 32 bit:
         sh /media/cdrom0/VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run
      2. For 64 bit:
         sh /media/cdrom0/VBoxLinuxAdditions-amd64.run
   2. Reboot.