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I have a Windows 7 installed on my laptop. I installed VirtualBox 4.1.4 with Ubuntu 11.10.

I would like to copy a text from Ubuntu's terminal and paste it in a file on Windows. This doesn't work for some reason.

Any ideas?

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Start your VM then install Virtualbox Guest Addition
You can find this option under "Devices" on virtual box 4.2 or you can follow the explanations at How do I install Guest Additions in VirtualBox?

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Thanks! This solved the problem :) – Misha Moroshko Oct 28 '11 at 9:50
This CD image is not available anymore. – 71GA Sep 16 '12 at 18:55
This CD image is not available. Linux really sucks. – Panique Feb 16 at 14:31
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Go to VirtualMachine's Settings->General->Advanced->Shared Clipboard (Bidirectional)

Reboot your virtual machine.

for me it solved the problem (it was set on Disabled), I had some machines working some not, so i checked settings in working ones they had bidirectional clipboard. Dont know if this was upgrade issue or... just double check your shared clipboard options.

Hope this helps someone.

VirtualBox V 4.1.20

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Thank you very much for this answer! It's very helpful! – VitoShadow Oct 19 '12 at 15:45
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Did you install the required virtual box tools?? (the ones that you should install on guest operating system to gain smooth operation / interaction between the host and the guest)

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Probably not. What tools should I install, and how? – Misha Moroshko Oct 28 '11 at 4:04
It is called "Guest additions" as @soekarmana answered. – Beniamin Oct 28 '11 at 8:04
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You could use Pastebin.com if you have access to the Internet.

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Or, alternatively, pastebin.ubuntu.com. – WarriorIng64 Oct 28 '11 at 4:33
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this worked http://www.helpfulbox.com/ans/Humanities_Races/758885

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Welcome to Ask Ubuntu! Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference. – fossfreedom♦ May 3 '12 at 22:21

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