Virtual 2.1.4

[njasmine]

Ok I'm a noob to virtual box I'm using Linux Mint 7 as my main OS and windows xp in a virtual box. My question is how to mount a usb drive in windows virtual box. I've tried device>usb device>says no available devices, also before I start windows checked details and no usb drive was available to click on, but they have a floppy drive. What? floppy drive who still uses that.

So How to mount usb drive in windows xp virtual box 2.1.4

[stefan.becker]

You must use the newest version 3.10 from the Homepage. Repo Versions are OSE and without USB.

[njasmine]

so i don't have to delete the old virtual box, just install the new virtual box over the old one

thank you

[njasmine]

thank you for that information. One more question if u don't mind, I can see my hard drive but can not click on it. device>usb device>western digital drive, but will not let me click on it. How to fix this

thank you

[stefan.becker]

Filesystem of the external HD? Not known in the Guest? Or are the entries gray?

PS: Another way is to use Shared Folders.

[njasmine]

the entries are gray

[stefan.becker]

OK. You can check the Forum FAQ for USB Tipps. Probably the group problem (vboxusers).

[njasmine]

Can somebody help me with this problem, the answer is not in the FAQ list

Thank you
P.S. this problem sucks