Virtual Box + USB

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InuyashaITB
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Virtual Box + USB

Post by InuyashaITB »

Ok, is it possible to boot off of a USB drive using Virtual Box? i want to test my linux thats on my flash drive to make sure it works, but i dont want to restart my computer... so is there a way to boot off of a USB drive in VB?
Sasquatch
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Re: Virtual Box + USB

Post by Sasquatch »

If you read and followed the Forum Posting Guide, you would have saved yourself a question, as it was asked before. Same answer as in the dozen other topics: no, VB doesn't support USB boot (yet). Locked, answer can be found if you searched.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
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
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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