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Publisher’s description
What is VBoxHeadlessTray?
VBoxHeadlessTray is a program for Windows from Topten Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 795 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (795 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: VBoxHeadlessTray is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VBoxHeadlessTray safe to download?
- The file is served by toptensoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
951EB75B99B5828BE6C87B6124635E925A6D887AD33140794801E2BA616D9700· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0.0Latest | December 15, 2023 | 795 KB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ToptenSoftware.VBoxHeadlessTray -eVBoxHeadlessTray700Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Topten Software
- Licence
- CC-NC-BY-SA 2.5 License
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 7.0.0
- Released
- December 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- December 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- toptensoftware.com
- winget ID
- ToptenSoftware.VBoxHeadlessTray
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Frequently asked questions
Is VBoxHeadlessTray safe to download?
The download comes from toptensoftware.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install VBoxHeadlessTray with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can VBoxHeadlessTray be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does VBoxHeadlessTray run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.