I installed Win XP (Host Win 7) to try to run a legacy scanner. I am unable to access the host drives/partitions. Did I set it up incorrectly or is there something I can change to import booksmarks, etc.
Hi Funkyecat,
You can't access the host's file system directly from within the guest. You need to use Shared folders feature. And for that, you need first to have VMware tools running in the guest, modify its settings and choose which host's folder you want to share.
Good luck.
Regards
Franck
Where is the shared folder feature. I don't see host anywhere in VM Tools. I cannot even access a Lexar USB drive yet my wireless mouse works fine.
You need to modify the Virtual machine settings from Player's menu. Go to Options / Shared folders. You need first to enable it (always or until next power off) then select the folder on the host you want to share. For Windows guests, it is easier to tick "Map as a network drive". This way, your folder will appear as a new driver in Explorer.
Franck
Where is the Players menu? All I see is VM Tools. Do I do this before I enter Win XP. The instructions are not clear. The is no Options section that I can find. I use Firefox.
I found it under 'Virtual Machine' now I have to try my printer and scanner. Thanks
I don't know what I did but when I now go into it all I get is a black screen and cannot return settings using the settings. I gues I have to start from scratch, sgain.
click on virtual machine > virtual machine settings > you fu\ind two tabs here 1. hardware 2 options
In the options menu enable shared folder.
I enabled it but where this shared folder will be shown in the guest os ?
I found this awhile back. Thanx