VirtualBox can not be installed through Software Centre/Synaptic Package manager

Asked by Mancien Mata D' Souza

I have downloaded the .deb file from the VirtualBox website for Ubuntu 12.04.

However, when I open the file through Software Center, the install button cannot be clicked.

Please Help!

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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add the virtualbox repo instead. it's easier and the software will update as the repo is updated

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Mancien Mata D' Souza (manciend) said :
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Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.