'Unable to copy files from host to guest or vice versa using virtual machine?
I am using Oracle VM Virtual Machine, host is windows and guest is Ubuntu. I am unable to copy files from windows to ubuntu or vice versa.
I have looked into the below link
https://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/09/copy-paste-virtualbox-host-guest-machines/
which says i need to make changes in the settings and make both the shared clipboard and drag and drop option as bidirectional and then try copying the files from windows to ubuntu
I made the changes as suggested still I was unable to copy the files.
Solution 1:[1]
Go to VMware Workstation -> Edit -> Preferences -> Workspace. and Check the 'Enable all shared folders by default' check box. enter image description here
Solution 2:[2]
Your configuration is correct. Try to copy your files to the desktop in your guest OS.
Note: You can drag and drop only certain types of files from windows.
The following formats are handled by the Oracle VM VirtualBox drag and drop service:
Plain text: From applications such as text editors, internet browsers and terminal windows.
Files: From file managers such as Windows Explorer, Nautilus, and Finder.
Directories: For directories, the same formats apply as for files
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Shaila Dhakane |
| Solution 2 | Gamzosh |