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How do I make my VM use my wireless connection?

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This thread's last reply is from October 14, 2008, 3:32 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Odd dude
October 11, 2008, 11:38 AM UTC
Hi,

How do I set up my VM to use my wireless connection? Do I need to install the drivers for the wireless adapter or something? Right now it's just... not connecting at all.
random/random
October 11, 2008, 12:19 PM UTC
What program are you using to run your VM?
Odd dude
October 11, 2008, 12:24 PM UTC
MS VPC 2007 SP1
random/random
October 11, 2008, 12:32 PM UTC
Right click Virtual PC system tray icon>name of virtual PC>Settings>Networking> Set adapter 1 to your wireless adapter
Odd dude
October 11, 2008, 12:42 PM UTC
Did that - still no internet.
Could any of the following be the issue?

  • My wireless thingy is not Plug&Play - should I install the drivers on the VM?
  • Could my firewall (Comodo) be preventing succesful connection? (FYI, it's not asking me anything)
  • Could it be anything with the IP? (have had problems with that before)
  • The HJT log is not showing the typical O17 lines the host computer is showing - could that be the issue?


Appreciate your help a lot :)
Odd dude
October 12, 2008, 1:48 PM UTC
OK, got it to work - but now the really strange part.

I had to set it to use two network adapters, and I had to set both to the same network card.

Why is that?

Anyway, doesn't really matter anymore, the important thing is it works.
Odd dude
October 14, 2008, 3:32 PM UTC
I appear to have spoken too soon... it's not working anymore... not at all :cyclopsani: