How to access shared directories in VirtualBox

VirtualBox Instance Settings
- Select Instance
- Select Settings
- Select "Shared Folders" and add shared directories

VirtualBox
- Start the VM instance
- Select Devices | Install Guest Additions

In Windows
- Launch Windows Explorer
- Select Tools | Map Network Drive from the menu
- Select Drive
- Enter "\\vboxsvr" then click Browse button to select the shared directory
- Click Finish button

In Linux (Ubuntu)
- sudo mkdir /mnt/new-directory
- sudo mount.vboxsf shared-directory /mnt/new-directory

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Sysinternals Suite
Process Explorer and TcpView are my favorites

HWiNFO32
Never use it but it can be handy when you need to find out the hardware info of your computer

Crap Cleaner
Never use it but it sounds like it can do a decent job cleaning up a Windows machine

Recuva
Never use it either but it's good to know this kind of tool is available

FileZilla
Have used both the client and server version. The client not only works great for those who are not familiar with the command-line FTP but also when you need to transfer multiple files and multiple directories, it's simply a drag-and-drop

Virtual CloneDrive
Never use it but this could be a handy tool. It's good to know.

Defraggler
Normally use the one that comes with Windows but it does not hurt to know another one out there

ImgBurn
Never use it but it's good to know when I don't need my Nero anymore

7-Zip
Like it a lot. Alternative to WinZip and more

VirtualBox
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