Windows directory share in a VM

[Pyrophorus]

I run Linux 12 through a VM (lousy UEFI), on a windows 8 laptop.

I would like to access a windows directory (already set to share on the windows side), through Ubuntu.
I don't want to move it, just access it, and use the files there.

[albandy]

sudo mount -t vboxsf your_share_name Destination_mountpoint

[cortman]

And if you want the folder to automatically mount when you start the VM, you can add a line to rc.local- I detail how to do that here (http://cortman.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/lubuntu-12-10-virtual-box-setup/).

[Pyrophorus]

I get
mount : unknown filesystem type 'vboxsf'

[albandy]

I get
mount : unknown filesystem type 'vboxsf'

have you installed guest additions?

[Pyrophorus]

have you installed guest additions?

You'll have to explain to me what that is, sorry?

[cortman]

You need to install the VirtualBox Guest Addtions- it's a bunch of kernel modules and other programs. If you take a look at the link I gave you in my previous post, it will explain how to install them.