

Update: In the newer versions, additionally create a new DWORD Value by right-clicking on the blank space and selecting New > DWORD (32 Bit) Value and rename it as Writable. The value is the name of the folder as seen inside BlueStacks. Inside the newly created key, right-click on the space on the right side and create a new String called “Name” by selecting New > String. Create a new key here and rename it to the number following the previous key. For the newer version, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\ SharedFolder. Update: The newer versions of BlueStacks depends on a different Registry Key. Create a new key here by right-clicking on FileSystem and select New -> Key and rename it by the number following the previous key. Inside this folder you’ll find some predefined numeric keys and values (starting with 0).

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\FileSystem. You can either choose an entire hard drive, or a particular folder of your choice.Īccess the Windows Registry by going to Start -> Run, type in regedit and hit Enter. Modify the Windows Registry very carefully as any undesired modification may cause your system to malfunction.ĭecide on which directory to give access in BlueStacks. The Windows Registry contains values and keys that are critical to the Operating System. Yes, You have to compulsory use explorer, either you can do it like thisĬaution: The following section involves in editing values in the Windows Registry.
