VM Ware Shared Folder: New Files Created as Guest Not Visible to Host

VMWare Shared Folder: New Files Created by Guest Not Visible on Host

In this article, we will discuss a common issue faced by users of VMWare shared folders, where new files created by the guest operating system are not visible on the host. We will cover the key concepts related to this issue, as well as some possible solutions.

Shared Folder Setup and Mounting

To set up a shared folder in VMWare, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the VMWare application and select the virtual machine you want to configure.
2. Go to the "VM" menu and select "Settings".
3. In the "Settings" window, select "Shared Folders" and click on "Add".
4. Select the folder you want to share and click "OK".
5. In the guest operating system, mount the shared folder using the appropriate command or GUI tool.

It is important to note that shared folders in VMWare are mounted with special mount permissions that allow the current user to read, write, and execute files in the shared folder. These permissions are necessary for the shared folder to function correctly, but they can also cause issues if they are not set up correctly.

New Files Created by Guest Not Visible on Host

One common issue faced by users of VMWare shared folders is that new files created by the guest operating system are not visible on the host. This can occur for several reasons:

• The shared folder is not mounted with the correct permissions. In this case, the new files created by the guest operating system may not have the necessary permissions to be visible on the host.
• The shared folder is not mounted at all. In this case, the new files created by the guest operating system will not be visible on the host, as they are not being stored in the shared folder.
• There is a caching issue with the shared folder. In this case, the new files created by the guest operating system may not be immediately visible on the host, as they may be cached by the VMWare application.

Possible Solutions

To resolve the issue of new files created by the guest operating system not being visible on the host, you can try the following solutions:

• Check the mount permissions of the shared folder. Make sure that the current user has read, write, and execute permissions for the shared folder. If the permissions are not correct, you can unmount the shared folder and remount it with the correct permissions.
• Check that the shared folder is mounted. If the shared folder is not mounted, you can mount it using the appropriate command or GUI tool.
• Clear the cache of the VMWare application. If there is a caching issue with the shared folder, you can clear the cache of the VMWare application to force it to refresh the contents of the shared folder.

In this article, we have discussed the issue of new files created by the guest operating system not being visible on the host in VMWare shared folders. We have covered the key concepts related to this issue, as well as some possible solutions. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve this issue and ensure that new files created by the guest operating system are visible on the host.

References

• VMware Workstation Pro Documentation: Shared Folders
• VMware Knowledge Base: New files created in a shared folder are not visible in the guest operating system