VMware Player 4.0 - unable to access internet


  1. Posts : 9
    Win 7 Home 64-bit
       #1

    VMware Player 4.0 - unable to access internet


    VMware Player 4.0 installed easily under Win 7 Home. Win XP Pro also installed easily but won't allow internet access. Err msg suggests DNS error or server problem (altho i tried several different websites).

    Since i'm a newbie to VMware is there:
    (1) a simple fix ?
    (2) a checklist i can follow if re-install is needed ?

    Thanx,
    Bewildered Bob
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    Hi Bob,

    Do your VMWare settings look as shown below?

    Regards,
    Golden
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  3. Posts : 9
    Win 7 Home 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Golden: YES the parameters are as you have recommended. However under Network Connections -> Local Area Connections the icon shows a big red X and err msg - "network cable unplugged". This is strange since the host (Win 7) is able to access the internet successfully using the same high-speed cable (i think). The ethernet cable connects the network adapter to a Linksys router and then to a high speed cable modem which allows access to the internet. Why would the guest (Win XP Pro) not be able to use the same hardware ? Thanx.

    Bewildered Bob
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #4

    Hi Bob,

    I'm unsure. Could you try the Bridged setting and see if that works?

    Regards,
    Golden
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #5

    I'd have to agree with the bridged mode. That will assign the VM it's own ip address
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  6. Posts : 9
    Win 7 Home 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Success at last !


    Soadrocksever & Golden were both right on - the winning combo for me is : BRIDGED connection + replicate physical network connection state (check box) + connect at power on (check box).

    Thanx for the helpful tips.

    (no longer) Bewildered Bob
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #7

    Well done Bob
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  8. Posts : 9
    Win 7 Home 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    VMware Player works swell !!


    Golden: Your help & patience are sincerely appreciated. If you are ever in my part of the world (near Orlando) i'll buy the beer & pizza.

    GOOD ON YA MATE !!
    Bob
    Palm Bay, FL
    Last edited by BobB9; 21 Jun 2012 at 08:31. Reason: add smilie face
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