Can't use/see DVD on host computer when running VB

[Victer]

I've got a mac 3.4 GHz i7 running 10.7.4

running VB 4.2.0 with Windows XP


When I insert a DVD into my drive, if VB is running the DVD shows up in windows, but not on my mac. If I close down VB, the DVD shows up immediately on my MAC. Is there a way I can set my preferences so that the DVD shows up on my mac as opposed to on my VB window?


Thanks

[mpack]

If it's a host drive (and not a USB drive captured by the VMs USB controller), then I don't know how VirtualBox can prevent the host seeing the CD/DVD drive contents. After all, the host has to see the drive in order for VB to get the contents from the host.

[Victer]

It definitely is the built in DVD drive on my mac. I suppose technically the host drive is seeing it, since it shows up on my virtual windows machine. But I see no sign of it on my host machine, and certainly can't access it until I power down my VB windows machine.

[mpack]

Sorry, I'm not a Mac expert - we'll have to wait for one to make a comment.

[ChipMcK]

the built in DVD drive on my mac.

You have told VB that it has control of the built in device.
Under Devices --> CD/DVD Devices release the device

[Victer]

That did it! Thanks ChipMck!