Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

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Nightmare
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Joined: 26. Apr 2011, 09:40
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP SP3 Pro

Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

Post by Nightmare »

Hi.

I'm very new to this Virtualbox, I have already maked the Guest system with Windows XP SP3 Pro with no problem but im stuck trying to make the network work there.

How do I active the USB interface for the virtual OS?, because I need it for this:

-connect to the internet with a USB wireless device.
-transfer some files via USB memory.

I'm using a laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) that has also an internal WiFi Adapter (802.11b/g/n WLAN), how can I active this in my virtual machine?

Thank you in advance, regards.
stefan.becker
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Re: Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

Post by stefan.becker »

For USB install Extension Pack. And for Network use a NAT Adapter in the network setings.

All described in FAQ and Manual.
Nightmare
Posts: 4
Joined: 26. Apr 2011, 09:40
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP SP3 Pro

Re: Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

Post by Nightmare »

stefan.becker wrote:For USB install Extension Pack. And for Network use a NAT Adapter in the network setings.

All described in FAQ and Manual.
Hi.

I have installed the Extension Pack but still haven't be able to active the USB.

I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
I'm using VirtualBox 4.0.6 for Windows hosts x86/amd64.
The virtual machine have Windows XP Pro SP3.

I already searched in the FAQ and manual, but still don't know how.

I need help.

Thanks.
stefan.becker
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Re: Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

Post by stefan.becker »

Please download VBOX 4.06 again. There was a problem with USB in the first packages.
Nightmare
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Primary OS: MS Windows 7
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Re: Problem with Network and USB devices, I don't know how :(

Post by Nightmare »

stefan.becker wrote:Please download VBOX 4.06 again. There was a problem with USB in the first packages.
Oh, OK I will download again :)

I have one question.

Do I have to install the drivers (for example, for my Video card) in the Virtual machine?

I mean, I'm testing using Virtualbox for an Online Game, but everytime I try to run the game it crash, I was wondering if the video card drivers are installed on the virtual machine, or do I need to install them, the problem is that I haven't found that drivers, I think is because there is no compatibility with XP, so I was wondering if the drivers are already installed for the virtual machine, I hope.

Thanks for the help,
Greetings.
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