Windows Guest Additions

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jluna
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Joined: 18. Sep 2009, 23:12
Primary OS: MS Windows Vista
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional

Windows Guest Additions

Post by jluna »

Hello Guys,
Using 3.0.4 VB and host is vista and guest is winxp os. Do I only install windows guest additions once then dismount it so that the guest os can use the cd-rom for other media?
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stefan.becker
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Re: Windows Guest Additions

Post by stefan.becker »

Yes.
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Sasquatch
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Joined: 17. Mar 2008, 13:41
Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux
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Re: Windows Guest Additions

Post by Sasquatch »

Of course. Why do you think it would need the GA ISO loaded all the time? If that were the case, VB wouldn't be used that much :).
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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jluna
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Joined: 18. Sep 2009, 23:12
Primary OS: MS Windows Vista
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP Professional

Re: Windows Guest Additions

Post by jluna »

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the info. I want to do this accurately and efficiently.
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