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How to share between the host drive and virtual machine drive?

Jun 27, 2009 6:53 AM

Click to view Steven89's profile Novice Steven89 6 posts since
Jun 27, 2009
I wanted to use my virtual XP to print using my old printer which the printer's driver only can support XP. But i can't find a way to link my host and virtual drive, because my file is in the host drive.
Reply Re: How to share between the host drive and virtual machine drive? Jun 27, 2009 7:02 AM
Click to view Penic Albin's profile Hot Shot Penic Albin 118 posts since
Oct 22, 2007
1. Edit Virtual machine settings

2. Go to Options tab


3. Select Shared folders


4. Select Always enbled


5. Add folder you wish to use


6. Select Map as network drive in Windows guest

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