Shared folders not working?

[drewwilkin]

I've followed all the instructions I can find. I've searched these forums. I have not found a solution to my problem. I'm sure it's a simple matter, though. Please help!

I am using Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex with VB 2.0.4_OSE. The VB is running WinBlows XP Professional with the latest patches.

I've tried creating several "shared" folders. I can see them on the Ubuntu side. I can create files in there. I cannot see the folders or the files inside on the WinBlows side. What am I doing wrong?

[stefan.becker]

You must exact say, what you do. How should we help, if we dont konw exact, what you do?

Post guest config & exact approach. Messages / In- and Output word by word.

[drewwilkin]

I've followed all the instructions I can find. I've searched these forums. I have not found a solution to my problem. I'm sure it's a simple matter, though. Please help!

I am using Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex with VB 2.0.4_OSE. The VB is running WinBlows XP Professional with the latest patches.

I've tried creating several "shared" folders. I can see them on the Ubuntu side. I can create files in there. I cannot see the folders or the files inside on the WinBlows side. What am I doing wrong?

Exactly what I try:
Before I start the VB machine, I create the share. Under Settings, I go to shared folders, put in the path I want to share (/home/ishyhere/Documents/shared) and the name of that share (shared). I note that down in the help area it lists that I should use net use..., so I write that down to try it.
Start the machine...
Start --> Run... net use f: \\vboxsvr\shared... Nothing. No error message, nothing at all.
Start WinBlows Exploder and under Tools, choose Map Network Drive. I enter the drive I want to use (F:) and type in the server (\\vboxsvr\shared). "Attempting..." "The network path \\vboxsvr\shared could not be found."

Again, I know it's something simple I'm missing, but I'm getting sick and tired of having to upload things to Google Docs to be able to use them.

[Perryg]

Did you install the guest additions (in the guest)?

[drewwilkin]

Did you install the guest additions (in the guest)?

Don't know. Probably not. Where can I find those?

[wotan]

With the guest running, go to devices -> "install guest additions" in the in the vbox window (you can hit host-home to bring it up. Host is probably the right control key and home is the home button). This will mount a virtual cdrom that contains the installer.

[drewwilkin]

With the guest running, go to devices -> "install guest additions" in the in the vbox window (you can hit host-home to bring it up. Host is probably the right control key and home is the home button). This will mount a virtual cdrom that contains the installer.

Excellent! Worked well. Thank you all!