Creating Shared Folder

[markobaldo]

I'm attempting to create a shared folder but to no avail.
Here's my setup:
Mac OS 10.6.3 Host MacBook Pro
Windows XP Pro guest
VB=3.0.12 r54655
Guest additions installed
Here's what happens:
within guest:
Devices>Shared Folder>Add Folder>Folder Path>Other
I then navigate to folder I wish to share within host>Choose
That's where I get stuck. The "OK" button is grayed out.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Mark

[Perryg]

Make sure that you have installed the guest additions (in the guest)
The share name must not contain spaces or characters. Plus the path must be absolute.

[markobaldo]

Perry,
Thanks for your quick response. The method I used to install the guest additions was to open VB>Devices>Install Guest Additions.
Also, I'm not actually TYPING the shared folder name or path, I'm clicking on it via Devices>Shared Folder>Add Share--------
Still, no way to click "OK"
TIA,
Mark

[Perryg]

If the OK button is still grayed out then it is not complete or correct yet.
Write here the exact path and share name that shows in the shared folder window so we can see what it happening.
You can open a terminal window on the guest and run the following then post here as well.
VBoxManage showvminfo <name|UUID>
where <name|UUID> is the name of the guest. Use " " around the name if it contains spaces.

[markobaldo]

Perry,
Here's the folder path:
/Users/markbryer/Documents/for Windows

Sorry, tried to run(several times) the script you suggested in Terminal but I'm clearly a no-mind
Thanks for your tenacity.
Mark

[ChipMcK]

After choosing the folder,
you are offered to "name" the folder with a convenient moniker
that will be easy to type into the Guest OS command line.
Also, that moniker must NOT contain embedded blanks

If you edit "for Windows" to "for-Windows",
then OK

[markobaldo]

After choosing the folder,
Also, that moniker must NOT contain embedded blanks
If you edit "for Windows" to "for-Windows",
then OK

Yes, Yes, Yes...
That was the ticket!! once I removed the space between words, the "OK" button became available.
Many thanks to all. This forum has saved my butt AGAIN!!!
Mark