USB not working

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zecagalo
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USB not working

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Hi there!

I'm using Windows 11 host with the latest VirtualBox installed, including the Expansion Pack, but I just can't get the USB to work. I mean, if I connect a pen drive to my host and want to use it with the guest, it just says "Failed to attach the USB device". I've tried several pen drives and the result is always the same. This happens with both Windows and Linux guests.
I've checked the USB settings in the virtual machines' configurations and installed the guest additions, but still no luck.
Any ideas on this issue?

Thanks and regards.
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Re: USB not working

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zecagalo
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Re: USB not working

Post by zecagalo »

Hi!
I've tried all that but without any luck. I don't understand why this happens, it used to be simple to attach USB devices to guests and now it seems like rocket-science...
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks and regards.
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