HyperV and USB devices

[*JimmyJ*]

Hi guy,

Does anyone know of some freeware software which will enable me to use a usb device on a hyper-v virtual machine? Done a google search but nothing. Surely someone has achieved this :S

 

[KDF]

Well as you have already discovered, hyper-v doesnt like USB passthrough.

I had a similar situation trying to connect a serial modem to a guest. Ultimately until ms pull their finger out the best way to do it is using serial over Ethernet.. Or in your case USB over Ethernet like http://usbip.sourceforge.net. This requires a Linux host but it can be a windows guest or I'm sure you can find a windows to windows solution now that you know what to look for.

 

[KDF]

Stupid double post !

 

[laberridge]

Could look at getting a wireless adapter that will go into the ethernet port and connected wirelessly. Sometimes known as a gaming adapter as belkin call it.

 

[*JimmyJ*]

Cheers KDF