Can't copy files from shared folders to Vista

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by kitesurfer, Jun 27, 2009.

  1. kitesurfer

    kitesurfer Member

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    This is driving me crazy!
    All of the sudden (can't tell when started) I can't copy or move files from mapped Shared folders to VM (Vista Ultimate)
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    I get: Location is not available

    X:\ refers to a location that is unavailable...
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    All the shared folders are R/W and I am the Administrator and solo user.
    This is PD4 3844 and I have been using PD since inception.

    Even in the Mac desktop, I can copy files from mounted VM to Mac, but can't copy back same file to Windows?

    I searched high and low in the forum, can't find anything, am I the only one?
    Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Bopanna I G

    Bopanna I G Hunter

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    Hello kitesurfer,

    Please follow these steps mentioned here:

    1) Go to start->control panel->add/remove programs.
    2) Remove the Parallel Tools.
    3) It will reboot after uninstall.
    4) Again go to Virtual Machine->Install Parallel Tools.
    5) This will install Parallel Tools and reboot.
    6) It should work fine.

    Thank you.
     
  3. kitesurfer

    kitesurfer Member

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    Still the same

    Thanks for your response.
    Did exactly what you suggested.

    No changes.
    When I am copying from Mac to VM (on Desktop mounted disk) I get:
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    "You may need to enter the name and password for an administrator on this computer to change the item ...... "
    I am the Administrator in both (Mac and VM).
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    Any other suggestion
    Thanks again.
     
  4. Jamie Self

    Jamie Self Bit poster

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    It's the filename

    I had the same problem and it's because I had a PERIOD in the filename. Check the length and characters in your folder/file name.
     

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