Use USB devices in VirtualBox
In this practical tip we will show you how you can use USB devices (e.g. external hard drives or USB sticks) in VirtualBox.
Activate USB extension in VirtualBox
With the Extension Pack from VirtualBox you can activate the USB extension. You can then also use USB devices:
- Download the Extension Pack for VirtualBox.
- After downloading, start VirtualBox.
- In the "File" menu, click on the "Preferences ..." sub-item. Then select the "Extensions" item on the left.
- Add the downloaded file using the extension package.
- Now the installation starts. Since system files are installed, you must enter the specified root password.
- Select the desired machine and click on "Settings".
- Go to the "USB" item in the left-hand area and place a checkmark in front of the "Enable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Controller" field.
In another article we will show you how you can subsequently enlarge a hard disk in VirtualBox.