Virtualbox: Steps to get USB working in Linux Mint with Linux Mint guest

 To enable USB support for a Linux Mint guest in VirtualBox, you need to perform several steps to set up USB passthrough. Here's how to do it:


1. **Install VirtualBox Extension Pack**:

   Ensure that you have the VirtualBox Extension Pack installed. This pack provides additional features, including USB support. You can download it from the official VirtualBox website and install it using the VirtualBox Manager.


2. **Add Your User to the `vboxusers` Group**:

   To access USB devices, your user account needs to be a member of the `vboxusers` group. Open a terminal and run the following command:


   ```bash

   sudo usermod -aG vboxusers your_username

   ```


   Replace `your_username` with your actual username.


3. **Reboot or Re-login**:

   After adding your user to the `vboxusers` group, you should either reboot your host system or log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.


4. **Configure USB Settings in VirtualBox**:

   Open VirtualBox Manager, select your Linux Mint virtual machine, and click "Settings." Under the "USB" section, make sure that "Enable USB Controller" is checked.


5. **Install VirtualBox Guest Additions**:

   It's a good practice to install VirtualBox Guest Additions in your Linux Mint guest. This can improve compatibility and features. To install Guest Additions, follow these steps:


   a. Start your Linux Mint guest.


   b. In the VirtualBox menu, go to "Devices" and select "Insert Guest Additions CD image."


   c. Open a terminal in your Linux Mint guest and navigate to the CD image. You might need to mount it manually:


      ```bash

      sudo mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom

      ```


   d. Install the Guest Additions by running the installation script:


      ```bash

      sudo /media/cdrom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run

      ```


   e. Reboot your guest machine.


6. **Select USB Device for Passthrough**:

   With your Linux Mint guest running, you can attach a USB device to it. Go to the "Devices" menu in the VirtualBox Manager, and you should see a list of available USB devices. Select the USB device you want to pass through to your guest.


7. **Access USB Device in Guest**:

   The USB device should now be accessible within your Linux Mint guest as if it were directly connected to it.


Remember to install or update the VirtualBox Guest Additions in your guest operating system as it can significantly improve the integration between the host and guest systems. If you encounter any issues with USB passthrough, ensure you have the correct permissions and the Extension Pack installed.

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