Sharing folder in guest with host

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RussellGantman
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Sharing folder in guest with host

Post by RussellGantman »

I have been able to share a folder in my host OS with my guest, but now I would like to do the reverse...

That is have a folder in my Guest OS be able to be "mapped" in my host OS.

Host OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 32,
Guest OS: Windows XP
stefan.becker
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Post by stefan.becker »

Only with a Bridge (Host Interface) and Windows Shares!
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Post by Sasquatch »

Bridge is not neccesary, HIF is. Create one Host Interface, attach it to the Guest and set an IP address on both ends in the same range. Enable sharing on the Guest and you can do what you want.
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Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
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