sharing file problem with Vbox

dids22 · 2007-10-21 15:10:47

hi
i installed virtual box (http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?d … s=0&SeB=nd)

and installed windows xp as guest.

i added some dir for the "shared files" (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?imag … ot3rs1.png)

but i don`t see the shared files in xp ("my network places is empty)

i need to install "guest addition" on xp (guest) (which that what i do) or in archlinux?

sinister99 · 2007-10-21 17:36:10

Are you using samba with your host machine?

I set up a "share" through vbox with my host, but it didnt work. I then noticed my guest saw my host's samba server anyways. browse your network to see if you see your host through samba. If you don't check your guest's ip address, you may have to open a new ip address/range in your smb.conf

matt_man22 · 2007-10-21 18:39:47

Try doing it from the command line:

VBoxManage sharedfolder add WindowsXP -name Shared /home/user/docs

Replace WindowsXP with your virtual machine name and the path with the shared folder path. Then do a:

net use z: \\vboxsvr\Shared

In your Windows machine.

ralvez · 2007-10-21 19:27:59

This is the way I did it, just two days ago, and it works:
1. Create a directory somewhere. I did it in a directory I named 'Vbox' and added a subdirectory 'Shared'.
2. Start VB but do not power up the host system yet.
3. Click on the right hand side of the screen on the "Shared Folders" link
4. Click on the upper most folder ("Add a new shared folder definition")
5. Browse to the folder you created.
6. Save the path.
7. Power up the VB host system
8. Open you file browser.
9. Under 'Entire Network' --> Virtual Box Shared Folders locate the folder you created.

From now on you can share your files.

Hope this helps.

R.

dids22 · 2007-10-21 20:08:22

where "Entire Network" found?

ralvez · 2007-10-22 01:10:21

dids22 wrote:

where "Entire Network" found?

Sorry, I may have made an assumption (based on some of your remarks) that you are using Windows XP.
So, if that is the case when you open the file manager you will see:"My Network Places" --> Entire Network -->VirtualBox Shared Folders

R.

dids22 · 2007-10-22 23:30:05

nothing here

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5157/s … ot3nh3.png

btw

i got error when i try to load the module "vboxadd" as i has been told after the installation

FATAL: Error inserting vboxadd (/lib/modules/2.6.22-ARCH/misc/vboxadd.ko): No such device

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there is any way to add openGL on the windows xp guest?

Last edited by dids22 (2007-10-23 00:20:24)

ralvez · 2007-10-23 01:55:29

I think you have some installation problem which may also be affecting the shared folders.
I do not remember having to do anything with "vboxadd" only with "vboxdrv"

R.

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#1 2007-10-21 15:10:47

sharing file problem with Vbox

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