Win 10 copy paste

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mike_4
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Win 10 copy paste

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Hi
I've installed guestadditons in windows 10, enabled bidirectional but still cannot copy/paste. Host is Ubuntu 16.04
What is not ok? Thanks
socratis
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Re: Win 10 copy paste

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What are you trying to share via the clipboard? Because you have to remember that copy/paste only works for text and simple graphics. It doesn't work with files or folders for example. If that's not the case, please read: Minimum information needed for assistance.
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mike_4
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Re: Win 10 copy paste

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Huuh so how to copy a *.exe? Thanks
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Re: Win 10 copy paste

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Well, first of all you can't copy an .EXE file. Or any file for that matter.
Second, read carefully Chapter 4.3 Shared folders of the User Manual. I believe that this is what you're looking for...
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