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VirtualBox Shared Folder Permission Denied [Windows 11 Fix]
Reshare the Shared folder to fix the issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You are not alone if you encounter Permission Denied when accessing a Shared folder on avirtual machine via VirtualBoxon Windows 11 host. Unfortunately, it is more common than you think. Thankfully, it can be fixed.
Here, in this guide, we will discuss how to fix this issue right after explaining the causes of its occurrence. Let’s get started!
What causes the VirtualBox shared folder permission denied error?
There are several possible reasons for the permission denied error when accessing a shared folder in VirtualBox on a Windows 11 host. Some of the popular ones are:
What can I do if VirtualBox shared folder permission is denied?
Before engaging in the troubleshooting steps, please make sure you go through these preliminary checks:
1. Allow access to the shared folder permanently between the Windows host and VM
2. Check if the Auto mount is selected
So, these are some methods to fix permission denied for the shared folder on VirtualBox. If none of the steps worked for you, it is advised you reinstall VirtualBox Guest Additions on VM.
Please let us know in the comments section below if you have questions or concerns about the error.
More about the topics:VirtualBox,Windows 11
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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