XP running on VM unable to recognise any USB devices


  1. Posts : 3
    windows 7 professional 32 bit
       #1

    XP running on VM unable to recognise any USB devices


    Hello

    I am running Win XP in a VM by Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. The background os is Windows 7 ultimate. Problem is that the XP on the VM will not recognise any USB device. In fact when I go into device manager there is no reference to any USB roots or hubs - in fact no sign of any USB port.

    Any advice will be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 18
    Windows 11
       #2

    macthepak said:
    Hello

    I am running Win XP in a VM by Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. The background os is Windows 7 ultimate. Problem is that the XP on the VM will not recognise any USB device. In fact when I go into device manager there is no reference to any USB roots or hubs - in fact no sign of any USB port.

    Any advice will be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
    Hi macthepak,
    I would recommend using VirtualBox if you want to use any host devices with the VM. Virtualization programs do not provide virtual USB devices for the machine to use.

    --MD678685, Head of SUP Systems
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