How to Connect a USB Device to a Virtual Machine?

Connecting USB devices to a virtual machine can be necessary for transferring files, working with peripherals, and other purposes. We will look at several ways to do this.

1. Using a Hypervisor

Many hypervisors, such as VirtualBox and VMware Workstation, allow you to easily connect USB devices to a virtual machine. To do this, you need to follow these steps:

• Start the hypervisor and turn on the virtual machine.
• In the hypervisor menu, select "Devices".
• Find the USB device in the list and select it to connect to the virtual machine.
• After that, the USB device will be available inside the virtual machine.

2. Using Specialized Programs

If the built-in hypervisor capabilities are not available or do not meet the requirements, you can use specialized programs to connect USB devices to the virtual machine.

• Install and run the program for working with USB devices.
• Connect the USB device to the computer and select it in the program.
• Start the virtual machine and configure it to connect the USB device through a specialized program.
• The USB device will be available for use in the virtual machine.

Connecting USB devices to a virtual machine is a simple process that may be required when working with various devices. Choose the appropriate method for your needs and enjoy the convenience of working with virtual machines.