virtualbox wont show USB ports in the guest OS

[Joep L. Blom]

NoOp wrote:
> On 08/26/2009 03:52 PM, Joep L. Blom wrote:
>> NoOp wrote:
> ...
>>> Do you have the USB filters enbled in the settings manager?
>>>
>>> Settings|USB|'Enable USB Controller' + 'Enable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Controller
>>>
>>> Also: Help|Contents|3.7.9 USB support and 11.5.7. USB not working
>>>
>>>
>> Cybe & Noop,
>> If the problem was file transfer than it was no problem but it is 
>> real-time data access - albeit not fast - via USB.
>> One application is reading data from a weatherstation and the other is 
>> input from my keyboard.
>> And yes, I have USB enabled in VB (and filters set) and even see the 
>> USB-devices in the device tab on VB manager, but it is greyed out.
>> Joep
>>
>>
> 
> I looked at your thread on the virtualbox list & that indicates that the
> problem is with a usb mounted external hard drive is that correct? Also,
> do you have issues with any other usb devices (mouse, usb stick etc) or
> only the usb hard drive?
> 
> 
Gerry,
You will see this in a few days but never mind, have fun!
But for your information, no it isn't an USB hard drive but the output 
of a weatherstation (known under various brand names Honeywell, Irox, 
TFA, to name a few) and the software is Windows only.
However, also a Cruzer USb-stick isn't seen in the Windows guest, 
although it is seen greyed out in the device tab of the guest window. 
Again, success,
Joep