How to full screen CentOS 7 in VirtualBox

Prerequisites:

  • VirtualBox
  • Installed CentOS7 in VirtualBox

Step 1:

Start your CentOS7

Step 2:

Open Terminal. (make sure your CentOS is connected to the internet)

Step 3:

Enter the following commands:

sudo yum install gcc

Type “y” when the asks requires your confirmation.

Sudo yum install kernel-devel-$(uname –r)

Again, type “y” when the process asks for your confirmation.

Step 4:

Close the terminal and click the “Device” on the upper left and then click “Insert Guest Additions CD image…”

Step 5:

Click “run”. It will require you to enter your user password.

Step 6:

It will run a program in terminal. When it is done, press Enter.

Step 7:

Reboot your CentOS.

Step 8:

After successfully rebooting, go to “view” and click “full screen mode”.

NOTE:

If you want to exit full screen mode, hover your mouse at the bottom center, it will show the options.

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