Cntr+C & Cntrl+V is not working!

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skatet
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Joined: 13. Aug 2009, 06:41
Primary OS: Ubuntu other
VBox Version: OSE Debian
Guest OSses: Windows XP

Cntr+C & Cntrl+V is not working!

Post by skatet »

Hello for all! please help me - on my windowsxp quest sometimes is not working Copy/Past - it's inactive - after quest reboot it's begin working, but from some times again inactive. In Host(Ubuntu 9.04) everything are working. Sorry for my English :)
MyInfo: Host - ubuntu 9.04, Quest - windowsXP, VitrualBox 3.0.2

Thanks!
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Sasquatch
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Re: Cntr+C & Cntrl+V is not working!

Post by Sasquatch »

Exactly what and from where are you copying and pasting things? Only text can be copied across the systems (Host and Guest) and only if you have the Guest Additions installed. If you copy a piece of text on the Host, close the app and try to paste it in the Windows Guest, it won't work either, as the clipboard is cleared when you close the application you copy from.
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.
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