I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
I can create that group. But, to access the usb drives, should I change
the ownership of devices like /dev/usb* ? If so, I would appreciate any
pointers in this regard.
Regards,
Sridhar
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10-01-2012, 06:44 AM
Johann Spies
Virtualbox 4.1
On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 06:13:57PM -0700, mas@mylug.org wrote:
> I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
> minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
> vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
>
> I can create that group. But, to access the usb drives, should I change
> the ownership of devices like /dev/usb* ? If so, I would appreciate any
> pointers in this regard.
Google for 'virtual box debian usb' and you will find helpful pointers.
Regards
Johann
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10-01-2012, 09:11 AM
Chen Wei
Virtualbox 4.1
On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 06:13:57PM -0700, mas@mylug.org wrote:
> I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
> minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
> vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
>
Have you installed the VirtualBox Extension Pack?
I have installed virtualbox 4.1 recently, the vboxusers group was
already there after installation.
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10-01-2012, 12:20 PM
Virtualbox 4.1
>
> Have you installed the VirtualBox Extension Pack?
>
> I have installed virtualbox 4.1 recently, the vboxusers group was
> already there after installation.
>
That did the trick. I had forgotten to install that after having
downloaded it :-(
Thanks for the help.
Regards,
Sridhar
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10-01-2012, 07:37 PM
Mark Allums
Virtualbox 4.1
On 9/30/2012 8:13 PM, mas@mylug.org wrote:
I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
I can create that group. But, to access the usb drives, should I change
the ownership of devices like /dev/usb* ? If so, I would appreciate any
pointers in this regard.
Regards,
Sridhar
Have you installed the "Guest Additions"? This makes USB easier in
Virtualbox.
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I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
I can create that group. But, to access the usb drives, should I change
the ownership of devices like /dev/usb* ? If so, I would appreciate any
pointers in this regard.
Regards,
Sridhar
Have you installed the "Guest Additions"? This makes USB easier in
Virtualbox.
Sorry, not Guest Additions (that's the next step). I meant, Extension
Pack. Have you installed it?
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