How to get the VirtualBox top menu back

Is the VirtualBox top menu missing? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get it back.

The top menu consists of File, Machine, View, Input, Devices, and Help.

VirtualBox top menu missing (solution)

  1. Ensure your virtual machine is running (e.g., Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, etc.).
  2. Press the right Ctrl + Home keys on your keyboard.
  3. Hover over View.
  4. Hover over Menu Bar.
  5. Select Show Menu Bar.
    Show the top menu bar in VirtualBox

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