USB's And VM's

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RSA_Dev1
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USB's And VM's

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My host is windows 10 Pro
My VM is XP (VB 6.1)
I have installed extension pack 6.1.24r

I am trying to get a 3m image reader (document scanner working).
I have installed it on my host (and it works)
I can connect via USB (but once I try and test it, it says camera error).
I have tried USB 2 and 3 ports, and usb 2 and 3 settings

The same issue

What am I missing ?
RSA_Dev1
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Re: USB's And VM's

Post by RSA_Dev1 »

Fixed the issue .. .or rather I got it working

USB 1 (was the USB to be selected)
scottgus1
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Re: USB's And VM's

Post by scottgus1 »

If USB 1 works and USB 2 and 3 don't work, then you probably don't have the Extension Pack installed. Download the EP, use the same version as the installed Virtualbox, then USB 2 and 3 will be available.

Note that XP does not natively have drivers for USB 3, so use USB 2, or see USB basics and troubleshooting for how to get USB 3 into XP.
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