How to enable USB Devices in Ubuntu VM (VirtualBox) | Fix USB Issues

August 7, 2024

In this video, I walk you through the process of enabling and configuring USB devices in an Ubuntu virtual machine running on VirtualBox. If you’re facing the issue where your USB device shows up on your host Windows 11 PC but not in your Ubuntu guest OS, this tutorial will help you resolve it.

Steps Covered in This Video:
1. Checking Your VirtualBox Version: Learn how to find out your VirtualBox version to download the correct extension pack.
2. Downloading the Extension Pack: Step-by-step guide to download the matching extension pack from the VirtualBox website.
3. Installing the Extension Pack: Detailed instructions on installing the extension pack to enable USB support.
4. Enabling USB in VirtualBox: Configure your Ubuntu VM to recognize USB devices.
5. Testing USB Devices: Verify that your USB devices are detected in the Ubuntu guest OS.

Troubleshooting Tips:
• Ensure the VirtualBox Guest Additions are installed in your Ubuntu VM. If you need help with this, check out my video on installing Guest Additions (link in the description below).
If your USB device still doesn’t appear in your Ubuntu guest, ensure that the USB filter is correctly configured and that your device is not being used by the host OS.

Related Video:
How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions in Ubuntu:

How to download and Install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:

Install Windows XP (VM) on Windows 11 (VirtualBox):

How to Create a Virtual Machine (VM) on Windows 11:

Enable Virtualization on Your PC:

📥 Download Links:
• VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org

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