Some of these solutions require a significant amount of scripting to make them easy to set up and repeat. Mostly to test data replication solutions from an Oracle database to somewhere using Oracle’s GoldenGate, Dbvisit’s Replicate, or Dell’s SharePlex. If more info is needed I'll be happy to send it, but since the problem can be easily worked around this is no big issue to me.I build a lot of VirtualBox virtual machines. Uninstalled the GuestAdditions altogether (via Configuration -> Software -> Uninstall, reinstalled GuestAdditions 1.6.2 and the connectivity with the shared folders was restored. This resulted in the loss of connectivity with the shared folders. Upgraded GuestAdditions 1.6.2 -> 1.6.4 (but just by installing it over 1.6.2, so not removing/uninstalling the older version the appropriate way.) Serial Ports: Port 0, COM1, disconnected, Port 1, COM2, disconnectedīut started the Windows client with GuestAdditions 1.6.2 still installed.Network: Adapter 0, PCnet-FAST III (NAT).Audio: Host driver ALSA Audio driver, Controller ICH AC97.No virusscanner, Windows firewall disabled, no other firewall. No software that intervenes with the registry Guest = Microsoft Windows XP Professional version 2002 Even after installing 1.6.4 on top of 1.6.2 still works fine.Īs requested I'm adding my comments to this ticket.

Installing Guest Additions 1.6.2 solved the problem.

I read the instructions carefully and followed it using the GUI and the command line but Nothing appeared under VirtualBox Shared Folders. I understand that the shared folders would show up there. In the guest, windows explorer, under “My Networking Places” > “Entire Network” > “ VirtualBox Shared Folders”, there is Nothing. I used the GUI and also tried VboxManage and 'Net' commands in the host and guest.

Network Adapter 0 : Enabled, PCnet-FAST III (Am79C973), NAT, Cable ConnectedĬould not share folder (transient or permanent).

Guest configuration (as requested by Frank Mehnert in my forum post):Įnglish language (did not install or activate any language) Single PC connected to external DSL modem/router

Oracle virtualbox shared folder