Microsoft KB Archive/919060

= A USB removable media storage device in a virtual machine is not available in Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 =

Article ID: 919060

Article Last Modified on 6/5/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to access a USB removable media storage device in a virtual machine, the device is not available in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because by default, the USB removable media storage device is not shared after you install Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the PC menu, click PC Settings.
 * 2) Click Shared Folders.
 * 3) Click to select the Removable media check box.
 * 4) Click Restart.

After the virtual machine restarts, the removable media USB is listed in the My Computer folder.



MORE INFORMATION
The Removable media check box is unavailable if the Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 Virtual Machine Additions are not installed. To install the Virtual Machine Additions, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the PC menu, click Install or Update Additions.
 * 2) Click Next two times.
 * 3) Click Finish, and then restart the virtual machine when you are prompted.

Additional query words: vpc flash drive

Keywords: kbprb kbexpertiseinter KB919060

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