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CookyMonzta
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‎06-24-2013 02:50 PM

Cannot copy/paste from WinXP host to WinME guest with VMware Player 5.0.2

I want to copy files from my Windows XP host OS and paste into my Windows ME guest OS.  Unfortunately, it is not that simple.

Does the copy/paste procedure require a shared folder?  And what is the procedure for creating a shared folder that my WinME guest can access?

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WoodyZ
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‎06-24-2013 04:20 PM

Have you installed VMware Tools?  If yes you should be able to drag and drop files between the two or copy and paste in a VMware Shared Folder or use a SMB/CIFS Share.  The latter type share does not require VMware Tools be installed.  You can set a VMware Shared Folder in the VM's Settings.

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CookyMonzta
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‎06-24-2013 05:27 PM

Drag and drop, yes.  Copy and paste, no.  And I have VMware Tools installed.

When I click 'enable the shared folder', should I check the box under it to map it as a network drive in my WinME guest?

I assume I will have to create a new folder and use it as my shared folder, yes?

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