Can virtualBox copy and paste between host and guest? I find this is not the default behaviour for my setup...
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Can virtualBox copy and paste between host and guest? I find this is not the default behaviour for my setup...
Grande Half-n-Half Cinnamon Ubuntu
Hello,
Copy files? Or clipboard? Files, you can use the guest additions + shared folder feature to move data back and forth between guest and host.
Clipboard ... don't remember at the moment, will test tomorrow ...
Dedoimedo
Iced Blended Vanilla Crème Ubuntu
Yes. I just gave it a try. I copied a URL from Firefox running on the Ubuntu host and was able to paste it just fine in IE running on the Windows Vista guest.Originally Posted by carfield
Next, I opened a document in OpenOffice on the Ubuntu host and copied a portion. I was able to paste it to a document opened in Microsoft Word 2007 running on the Windows Vista guest. I have the Guest Additions installed. I don't know if they are required for this feature or not.
So, if Dedoimedo's interpretation of your question was correct OR if my interpretation of your question was correct, the answer is YES.
"When you dual-boot Windows, Windows exists along side of Linux. When you use VirtualBox, Windows exists at the pleasure of Linux." -- ThomasAaron @ System76
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Oh, after I installed VirtualBox Guest additions, my copy and paste working, sorry, haven't check through.
Last edited by carfield; January 28th, 2009 at 06:05 PM.
First Cup of Ubuntu
Is it possible to use clipboard without Xorg running? My host OS is Windows and guest OS is Ubuntu. I've turned Xorg off but copying to clipboard from console in Ubuntu is still necessary.
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Helpful hint for using Guest Additions:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...2&postcount=12
I run a 9.10 host with a 9.10 guest and an xp guest. With guest additions installed, I can copy and paste between all three.
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umm I have installed win7 and ubuntu server guest... and installed guest additions but cannot paste to the console x_x
Dipped in Ubuntu
I have shared one common folder for access the file over the vbox. Let me test for the guest addition packge
Dipped in Ubuntu
You can copy and paste clipboard but NOT FILES! Be careful.
It's OK, everything we know will become obsolete at some time.
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