Instructions for connecting USB to virtual machine
When installing an operating system on a virtual machine using Virtual software, USB recognition may fail, making it difficult to copy data. To connect a USB to a virtual machine, follow these steps.
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.
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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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