I was trying to share one I have not already shared. When you are done using system-config-samba, close it (ignore my prevarications in the video on which folder to share.
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Whilst still in the terminal, issue the following command:įollow the example in the video, below, of how to use the Samba GUI to choose a folder/entire drive and share it on the network. Install system-config-samba with the following command in a terminal:Īfter the installation has completed and whilst still in the terminal, issue the following command: But, there is an easier way using a GUI Samba tool called system-config-samba with a very small additional edit to the conf file. You could do it entirely within the samba config file. Dont worry, however, as it is possible for you to increase the screen resolution of the guest OS user interface as well as run a guest OS in the full screen. To do this, you need to use the Samba network sharing protocol. Your next option would be to set up a real network folder on your host and then access it via your network in your VM. I am assuming you logged out of your host desktop and back in as instructed, prior to running your VM, and shared folders was still not working after doing that. If you do both of the above, you should find your resolution works correctly and your shared folders work