shared folders not working for Windows XP

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kingofthering
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Joined: 18. May 2011, 20:44
Primary OS: Mac OS X other
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shared folders not working for Windows XP

Post by kingofthering »

I'm trying to share files between host and guest.
Host = Mac OS X 10.6.7
Guest = Windows XP Pro SP3

I tried making a shared folder. I specified the folder on the Host but where can I find it on the Guest?
I also tried sharing a USB flash drive but it never appeared on the Host.

I'd like to take whichever corse of action is easiest. Thanks in advance.
Perryg
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Re: shared folders not working for Windows XP

Post by Perryg »

Use the shared folder of VBox and install the guest additions in the guest.
See Chapter 4.3 Shared folders in your VirtualBox users guide.
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