Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

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Pavel_47
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Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

Post by Pavel_47 »

Hello,
I specified sharing of copy/past buffer between host and VM, but it seems it doesn't work.
Where is a problem ?
Thanks.
scottgus1
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Primary OS: MS Windows 10
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows, Linux

Re: Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

Post by scottgus1 »

Guest Additions must be installed in the guest.

If you believe they are, start the guest from full power off, not save-state. Run until you see the problem happen, then shut down the guest from within the guest OS if possible. If not possible, close the Virtualbox window for the guest with the Power Off option set.

Please right-click the guest in the main Virtualbox window's guest list, choose Show Log. Save the far left tab's log, zip the log file, and post the zip file, using the forum's Upload Attachment tab.
Pavel_47
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Re: Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

Post by Pavel_47 »

Now it works. I also had other issues, so I should do multiple ON/OFF ... and suddenly I noticed that it works.
Thanks.
scottgus1
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Joined: 30. Dec 2009, 20:14
Primary OS: MS Windows 10
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Guest OSses: Windows, Linux

Re: Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

Post by scottgus1 »

Great! Glad you're up and running.
Pavel_47
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Re: Copy/past between host/guest doesn't work

Post by Pavel_47 »

Suddenly it stopped working. What happened ? What should I check in the system?
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