Usb problem with VirtualBox 4.1.2.

Hello all
I have a usb problem with my VirtualBox 4.1.2.
I installed VirtualBox 4.1.2 with VirtualBox Extension Pack 4.1.2. on vista 64 bit host
but when I run Win 2003 guest I get the following :
Failed to access the USB subsystem.
Could not load the Host USB Proxy Service
(VERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND). The service might not be
installed on the host computer.Can any one help on how to resolve this ?

I too an facing the same problem.
if u have some solution then plz mail it to me.
regards
Dinesh Singh
Nucleus Software Exports Ltd
[email protected]

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