Virtual Box does not recognize dongle

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Grandiane
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Virtual Box does not recognize dongle

Post by Grandiane »

I have inserted the required dongle into my iMac - Snow Leopard. I am trying to copy new embroidery designs from a flash drive (which Virtual Box suddenly recognizes) to 3D Embroidery System in Windows XP. However, I get the message that I cannot because there is no dongle. How can I get Virtual Box to recognize the dongle so I can use my software?

Any help will be appreciated.
Perryg
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Re: Virtual Box does not recognize dongle

Post by Perryg »

USB requires the Extension Pack be installed.
Grandiane
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Re: Virtual Box does not recognize dongle

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I have installed the Extension Pack. Any other thoughts?
Perryg
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Re: Virtual Box does not recognize dongle

Post by Perryg »

I believe that on a Mac you must first release the USB device on the Mac before the guest will see it.
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