How do I access the Windows XP Top Menu in VirtualBox?

[Lagann]

Hey guys, how do I get that top menu to show up on XP when I load it up in VirtualBox?

[mpack]

XP top menu?

[loukingjr]

I assume you mean the VirtualBox Mini ToolBar when in full screen. In the VB settings for the guest, General>Advanced> enable "Show at Top of Screen".

[Lagann]

I assume you mean the VirtualBox Mini ToolBar when in full screen. In the VB settings for the guest, General>Advanced> enable "Show at Top of Screen".

Ah! Thanks!

One more thing, is there anyway to increase the storage if you initially chose Fixed Storage? Under Storage it says:

Storage
Controller IDE:
IDE Primary Master: Windows XP.vdi (Normal, 10.00 GB)
IDE Secondary Master: [CD/DVD] VBoxGuestAdditions.iso (55.54 MB)

What should I do to increase storage?

[loukingjr]

You can't directly resize a fixed disk but see this thread. How to resize a Virtual Drive

[Lagann]

You can't directly resize a fixed disk but see this thread. How to resize a Virtual Drive

Got it! Thanks!

Question: I noticed that while Windows XP is running in VB, it can't detect certain USB devices such as an external USB HDD. It doesn't have any issues detecting a mouse & keyboard. Is there anyway to make XP plug and play? Or how would I get it to detect an external HDD?

[mpack]

One issue per topic please.