USB problems - Reboot is your friend
Posted: 27. Jul 2009, 14:46
Hi,
since this seems to come up on Windows again and again, and i ran into it myself after having had no problems on another install, here is my advice:
0. Do not run Virtualbox during USB install on the host.
1. Make sure that you install the respective USB driver on the host before installing in your VM,
2. follow the instructions to the T: as to what to connect when, as to when and how to install.
USB drivers are VERY finicky in regards to install sequence.
3. Do a reboot of the host after USB installation before firing up VM.
4. Do the correct USB install in the VM, including reboot of VM.
5. Only then: connect the USB device to the VM via VB manager.
So far this procedure has not failed me.
Best,
A.
since this seems to come up on Windows again and again, and i ran into it myself after having had no problems on another install, here is my advice:
0. Do not run Virtualbox during USB install on the host.
1. Make sure that you install the respective USB driver on the host before installing in your VM,
2. follow the instructions to the T: as to what to connect when, as to when and how to install.
USB drivers are VERY finicky in regards to install sequence.
3. Do a reboot of the host after USB installation before firing up VM.
4. Do the correct USB install in the VM, including reboot of VM.
5. Only then: connect the USB device to the VM via VB manager.
So far this procedure has not failed me.
Best,
A.