VirtualBox shared clipboard?

Question

Where is the configuration option for sharing clipboards (copy & paste) between the host OS and the guest OS?

Answer 1

With Guest Additions installed, the clipboard of your guest OS can be shared with your host OS.

Highlight the Guest VBox in the VirtualBox console, open General > Advanced. here you can choose between various Shared Clipboard settings: Disabled, Guest to Host, Host to Guest or Bidirectional

Answer 2

Install Guest Additions for Windows XP. That will allow you to integrate the guest operating system with the host.

Some features:

• Shared Folders - Meaning you can create folders that are accessible by both the guest and host systems.
• Accelerated Video
• Mouse Integration - You no longer need to capture the mouse. Focus follow your mouse.
• Shared Clipboard

To install the Guest Additions, refer to the User Manual, Chapter 4.

Answer 3

In order to share your Host clipboard you will need the Guest Additions installed first.

As for the options for the clipboard, Right click the Guest VM within Virtual Box, Select Settings, In the General section select the Advanced tab.