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How to enable NAT in VMware

I have VMware running and it could access internet and other drives.

Now I noticed that NAT is not available.

How can I make it available again
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John

Go to Start -> Programs -> VMware -> Virtual Network Editor and make sure NAT shows up under VMNet 8. Also make sure it is enabled. See what is there and let us know. ... Thinkpads_User

jana

ASKER

yes its enable.

John

Are you using VMware Workstation? I don't see that screen (VMware 7 and earlier versions). And do you have just one NIC in your guest machine? Should be just one for most guests. ... Thinkpads_User

jana

ASKER

its a notebook with windows 7,VMware Server, one nic (notebook's)

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John

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jana

ASKER

the strange thin it was working already in Windows 7. I installed XP mode virtulization right before any errors; could that be the culprit?

John

Hmm, you did not mention that originally. XP Mode Virtualization is an emulator like VMware. That is more than likely the culprit here. Emulators like to run their own NAT (that is how VMware does it). I have Windows 7 Pro running with VMware Workstation 7. I have not installed the XP mode stuff because I already have VMware. I would uninstall the XP Mode Virtualiztion and use VMware itself if you need an XP machine. ... Thinkpad_User

jana

ASKER

I tried changing Bridged Mode and worked perfectly! As a matter of fact, btoh VMware & XP Mode W7 works on the same USB devices.

Thanx

John

Thank you. I was pleased to assist you. ... Thinkpads_User