Instructions for connecting USB to virtual machine

Instructions for connecting USB to virtual machine

Step 1: Update and install the latest version of  VirtualBox .

Step 2: Download and install  Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack , enable USB connection feature on virtual machine.

Step 3: After downloading, run the Extension Pack file to install.

Click Install to install

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Step 4 : At the main VirtualBox interface, select Machine then click Settings.

Step 5 : A new window appears, go to USB then click on the + USB iconas shown below

Next, you need to choose the name of your USB then press OK to save the settings .

Step 6 :  Now open the virtual machine, go to the Menu bar , select Devices → USB Devices , then select the USB you just added.

Above, we have just shared with you how to connect USB to virtual machine. Now you can freely and comfortably copy and share data between virtual machine and USB peripheral device with this trick. In addition, you can refer to

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Update 13 March 2025