Can't open shared folders on a virtual box

Question

I created a virtual box of Ubnutu 12.04 64 bit, installed on a host with the same system.

I installed VirtualBox Guest Additions on the guest, and restarted the guest.

However, when I try to open "shared folder" on the guest, I still get a message saying that "VirtualBox Guest Additions are not available", and when I look at /media on the guest, I don't see the shared folders..

I tried to install VirtualBox Guest Additions again, and restarted the host and the guest again, but I still cannot access the shared folders.

Any suggestions?..

Answer 1

1. Open VM main window.

2. Click File and Preferences.

3. Get in to the extensions option and use "add package" button to add your extension file. Click OK.

4. From the left pane, Click on the Guest OS you want, you will see shared folder settings on the right pane. Click on it and add new shared folder with the add button. Start your Guest OS.