Download VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713

Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713 is now available for download. This version is a maintenance release which contains bug fixes and stability improvements over the previous release. The full details about what changes are in this build are available in the "What's new in VM VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713" section.

Overview
VM VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VM VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

As of version 4.0, VM VirtualBox introduces the Extension Pack mechanism which allows Oracle and 3rd parties to deliver additional functionality on top of the standard Open Source product.

Presently, VM VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh and OpenSolaris hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4 and 2.6), Solaris and OpenSolaris, and OpenBSD.

Download VM VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713
The links in this section correspond to files available for VM VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713. Download the files appropriate for you.

What's new in VM VirtualBox 4.1.6 Build 74713 (released 2011-11-04)
This version is a maintenance release. The following items were fixed and/or added:
  • VRDP: fixed screen corruption.
  • NAT: the interface stopped working after a lot of failed ICMP requests. (bug #9371)
  • E1000: fixed rare Windows 7 guest hangs, either at boot time or when reconfiguring the network card in unusual setups .(bug #6223)
  • ATA: fixed a possible crash during ATAPI passthrough with certain guests.
  • ATA: improved compatibility with ancient Linux kernels.
  • Main: fixed incorrect framebuffer information after leaving the fullscreen mode with X11 guests, this lead to a scrambled preview window in the GUI for example.
  • Mac OS X hosts: fixed the problem with duplicate packets when bridged to a wireless interface .(bug #9648)
  • Linux hosts: fix for 3D support on Fedora 15. (bug #9799)
  • Linux hosts: don't call del_timer_sync from an interrupt context .(Fedora bug report 746331)
  • Windows Vista and 7 guests: more WDDM fixes.
  • Linux Additions: fixed kernel module compilation failure on Redhat Enterprise Linux 4. (bug #9709)
  • Linux Additions: install the DRI driver correctly on Ubuntu 11.10 guests.
  • Solaris Additions: added read-only mmap support for shared folders.
  • Solaris Additions: added directory, file mode and mask options for shared folders.
  • Windows Additions: implemented faster detection of logged-in guest users and stale sessions.
  • X.Org Additions: fixed graphical corruption when switching to a virtual terminal. (bug #9490)

Source: Changelog for Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.1

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