#shared-folders

How-to: Windows XP cannot access a Windows 7 shared folder #it #answer #development

Windows XP cannot access a Windows 7 shared folder

I have a small business network, where there is a centralized imaging machine. This machine then has a shared folder with all the stored images. Originally the imaging machine was an XP, and the shared folder was easily accessed by all. However, we recently had to upgrade that machine to a new one with Win7 installed. The same shared folder is no…

How to: Share VirtualBox folders in reverse? Guest-Host? #solution #fix #programming

Share VirtualBox folders in reverse? Guest-Host?

I’m familiar with the process of installing Guest Additions and sharing host folders with the guest, but is there a way to do the reverse?

I have an XP host and Ubuntu 10.10 guest, with VBox 4.0.2.

In other words, I’d like for the host to have direct access to (at least some of the) files inside the .vdi file.

Answer [by Diago]: Share VirtualBox…

Fix: What does "auto-mount" do in VirtualBox shared folder setup? #development #fix #answer

What does "auto-mount" do in VirtualBox shared folder setup?

In VirtualBox, Ubuntu guest, Windows 7 host, I click this “Auto-mount” box, but it doesn’t seem to have any effect. I have to edit fstab to get it to mount. So what is it for?

Answer [by private_meta]: What does "auto-mount" do in VirtualBox shared folder setup?

You can find information on that in the VirtualBox Manual,

http://www.vi…

Resolved: Virtual Machine (VirtualBox) — How to access files from the hosting machine? #answer #fix #development

Virtual Machine (VirtualBox) How to access files from the hosting machine?

I have a PC with Windows 7 Ultimate (A) running on it. From within that OS I have VirtualBox running another Windows 7 instance (B).

Is there any way for the Windows 7 (B) to access files from Windows 7 (A)? Ideally I’d like to be able to access them without having to copy them into the VM instance running because I don’t…

This presentation goes through the steps needed to create Shared Google Drive Folders.

This will allow practitioners to share files, videos and much more with their learners. Ideal for Work-Based Learners and/or those who are unable to attend face-to-face sessions.

24/7 access, any time, any place, anywhere.