VirtualBox 7 - shared folder missing for Win 11 VM


  1. Posts : 43,044
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #1

    VirtualBox 7 - shared folder missing for Win 11 VM


    Hi, in the past I've had no problem setting up a shared folder with older O/S's.

    Come to Win 11 as a VM - and I just can't find a way to get the shared folder visible from the VM.
    I've set one up on the host (Win 10), but there's no evidence of (I think it's) 'My Network Connections' in the Nav pane.

    Also it seems Guest additions are not a separate element with Win 11 VMs.

    Ideas welcome- thanks!
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  2. Posts : 43,044
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Finally..! Found out the method of installing Guest additions has changed (not so obvious)- so all is well with VirtualBox.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 1,323
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
       #3

    I don't use it at the moment.
    Is it still accessible by typing in file explorer address bar?
    Code:
    \\vboxsvr
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  4. Posts : 43,044
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Yes thanks - the trick was finding out now how to actually install Guest Additions. I was under the misconception either I had or it wasn't needed from on thread I read- but the method of doing so had changed - a bit messy now.
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  5. Posts : 1,323
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
       #5

    I see, thanks for the update!
      My Computers


 

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