If you want to replicate a virtual machine in VirtualBox, you have two options: Export and import to a separate computer or Create a clone.

If you are unable to transfer the files between your Virtual Machine and the host computer, then this post will help you solve the problem.

If you're working with a headless or GUI-less VirtualBox host, you can still import and export virtual appliances from the command line. Here's how.

Figure 3. The Guest Services allow you to copy files to the VM using the VMBus. If you want to copy a file to a virtual machine in this way, you will have to use PowerShell.

Brien walks you through one of Hyper-V's best features: its ability to copy a file directly from a host server to a virtual machine without leveraging the network stack.

You can still transfer files to and from the virtual machine without installing VMware Tools by connecting a removable storage device.

From the New Virtual Machine Wizard, click the Installer disc image file (iso) option, then browse to and select your downloaded Windows 11 ISO file. Click Next.