Can't enable USB controller under Settings/USB

[jimmydean67]

Hi:
My host is Windows and the Guest is OPenSuse 12.3. Using VB 4.2.18 with ext pack installed.

I want to use my external hard drive with VM. In VB, I clicked on Settings, USB, and then tried to enable both check boxes. I had no problem enabling the first box but the second one (USB controller) will not let me check it to enable it.

[Perryg]

Did you install the extension pack?
How to install Extension Pack

[jimmydean67]

Yes I installed the pack. Downloaded both VB and pack at same time installed both

[Perryg]

Post the results of the following in a command window.

Code: Select all

VBoxManage list extpacks

Also state the version of VirtualBox you are using.

Note: you will need to be in the same directory that has VBoxManage.exe

[jimmydean67]

VB 4.2.18 r88780

Sorry but I am not familiar on how to get to "same directory that has VBoxManage.exe". I entered the command you gave and said that is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file.

Is there a way to copy and paste these command window results?

[jimmydean67]

I found the file VBoxManage.exe

I tried to open it but Unable.....I forgot how to get to point where to set open all files....

[Dharan]

HEllo All,

The host OS is windows-7 32 bit and the guest OS is CentOS 5.5. How to get the guest OS access the wifi from the host OS.

Thanks,
Dharan

[jimmydean67]

HEllo All,

The host OS is windows-7 32 bit and the guest OS is CentOS 5.5. How to get the guest OS access the wifi from the host OS.

Thanks,
Dharan

you are on the wrong thread Dharan.

[Perryg]

You open a command window and then change to the directory that has VBoxManage.exe, then type VBoxManage list extpacks.

[jimmydean67]

You open a command window and then change to the directory that has VBoxManage.exe, then type VBoxManage list extpacks.

When I open the command window , it has C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator and the cursor. What do I type after that to change directory? The VBoxManage.exe file is in C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox.

[Perryg]

cd C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox

[jimmydean67]

cd C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox

I have results in command window......

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>cd C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox

C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox>VBoxManage list extpacks
Extension Packs: 1
Pack no. 0: Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack
Version: 4.2.18
Revision: 88780
Edition:
Description: USB 2.0 Host Controller, VirtualBox RDP, PXE ROM with E1000 supp
t.
VRDE Module: VBoxVRDP
Usable: true
Why unusable:

C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox>

[Perryg]

Was the guest shut down (not saved state)?
That's the only other reason why you would not be able to enable USB2 in the settings that I can think of.

[jimmydean67]

Thanks Perryg....That fixed it