USB drives not populated to the My Computer window on guest

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kris44dad
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Joined: 11. Dec 2011, 20:05
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
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Guest OSses: Windows XP

USB drives not populated to the My Computer window on guest

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When I plug in a USB drive into my Windows XP virtual guest, the guest recognizes the device and it is listed in the device manager. However the drive never appears in the My Computer group, so I can't access it. Any suggestions? I'm running Win XP SP1 as a guest, and Win 7 Home Primium SP1. I've tried deleting and re adding the usb filters with no success.
kris44dad
Posts: 4
Joined: 11. Dec 2011, 20:05
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows XP

Re: USB drives not populated to the My Computer window on gu

Post by kris44dad »

stefan.becker wrote:Extension Pack is installed?!
yes, it worked briefly then the guest hardware wizard went crazy and locked up the system. After the reboot, it was the conditions I described. I'm hoping to get it back without a re-install of the VM.
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