Ongoing external USB issues

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LBM
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Joined: 5. Jul 2010, 10:17
Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Linux, Windows

Ongoing external USB issues

Post by LBM »

I have big problems with USB devices in virtualbox. Sometimes it is working fine, but then if I unplug the device, and plugin the same device, or another device in the same USB port, or another USB port, I get an error on the WindowsXP GuestHost.

I have tried setup USB filtering, which seems to be a little better, but not a lot.

When I get this error, I have no other choice than to restart the host computer, it does not help to restart the guest OS.

When I select the item in the USB section on the VM, I get this.

"Failed to attach the USB device Unknown device to the virtual machine MACHINENAME.
USB device 'Apple Inc. iPhone'.......
"
Any ideas, to how I could solve this?
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