Step 6: A confirmation window will pop-up reading: “ The extension pack Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack was installed successfully ”. Step 5: To confirm the Extension Package installation, click “Yes” ( individuals must use accounts with Administrative permission ) Step 4: After thoroughly reading and understanding VirtualBox’s license agreement, click “I Agree” to continue Step 3: Locate and install the installation file Carefully read the download description, and only download the Extension Pack from trusted sources.Įxtension Packs support includes: 2.0 and 3.0 USB devices, NVMe, Disk Encryption, VirtualBox RDP, as well as Intel Card PXE Boots This is because Extension Packs enhance VirtualBox functionality, and contain software that could pose a risk to a computer that isn’t compatible. Please note: Extension Pack and Oracle VM VirtualBox versions MUST be compatible with each other. Step 2: Download the 10 MB VirtualBox 6.1.4 Extension Pack (named: “Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-6.1.4”) I didn’t know about VirtualBox USB device filters before today, but apparently they are necessary to let VirtualBox grab access to the device.Īdd a USB filter for the device to the VM (required only once).ĭisconnect the device from the host system.Ĭonnect the device to the host system once the VM is running.Step 1: Open an internet browser (any browser is fine), and visit the official VirtualBox website It is important you follow it precisely with all the device connections etc. So I searched around and found a solution mentioned in VirtualBox bugtracker that did the trick for me. Sometimes the host system hijacks the device, or the guest needs a reboot to recognize it, or what not.
One device class that has always been trouble in virtualization is USB smart card readers, which I need for Estonian ID card.
I’m running a Mac OS X host system, and Windows XP as guest.
I don’t play games or use any other Parallels’ advanced features, and VirtualBox seems to do the trick just fine for me, and feels more future-proof plus no money for updates. I am in the process of converting my virtualization over from Parallels to VirtualBox. How to get a USB smart card reader to work in VirtualBox guest
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