
macOS Host: Dropped all kernel extensions.Windows hosts: Added experimental support for running auto-started VMs in session 0 to allow VMs to run even when a user is not logged in (disabled by default, please consult the manual).VBoxManage: Added “waitrunlevel” guest control subcommand to allow waiting for a guest to reach a specific runlevel.Guest Control: Implemented ability to wait for the guest and/or restart it when guest additions are updated via VBoxManage.


Linux and macOS use a native engine, while it is implemented separately for Windows hosts. GUI: Improved theme support on all platforms.GUI: Added a new notification center that unifies most ongoing progress and bug reports in the GUI.GUI: Added a new Help Viewer widget to navigate and search the user guide.GUI: The new VM wizard has been redesigned to integrate the unattended installation of the guest operating system and achieve a streamlined workflow.GUI: Added new utility similar to “top” or “resource monitor” that lists performance statistics (CPU usage, RAM usage, disk I/O rate, etc.) of running guests.

OCI: Cloud networks can now be configured via the Network Manager tool in the same way as for host-only and NAT networks.OCI: Cloud virtual machines can be added to Virtual Machine Manager and controlled as on-premises VMs.Virtual machines can now be fully encrypted, including the VM configuration logs and saved states (CLI only for now).
