You also need to set USB filters so that the USB devices get sent to the guest OS.įrom the main Virtualbox window open the Settings dialog, then the USB section, then click the little 'add filter' button on the right side of the screen. (assuming you've already installed guest additions) When you start VirtualBox you should see a whole bunch of new USB devices. Then click on Close and log-out and log-in again. You may be asked to enter your password again. Find the line that says Use Virtualbox virtualization solution and then OK. Now you will be shown a window with three tabs. You then have to click on Advanced settings for your user and enter your password. Then you head to your Dash home and type users.

You will probably have to enter your password to allow the installation and add a Y (as in yes) to finish installing the packages. Remember that to paste in the terminal you have to use CTRL+SHIFT+V, as opposed to CTRL+V You can access it installing gnome-system-tools (it does not come with Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin), either via the Ubuntu Software Center, Synaptic or by typing in the terminal: sudo apt-get install gnome-system-tools I had the same problem and fixed it by clicking in the VirtualBox group of my user.

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