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Comment on I Have Windows Xp Installed In A Virtual Machine (using Vmware) – How Do I Get Networking To Work? by brett_86

brett_86 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:54:38 +0000

The bridged networking option will have the virtual os attempt to achieve an ip address from a dhcp server (by default). The easiest setting I have found is to set the networking to NAT and share the connection. *fyi NAT doesn’t work if you are trying to remotely connect to the virtual system.
If you want to get the bridged setting to work, you first need to make sure the native os can connect. Then from within the virtual os check your internet settings. Check to see if your computer is obtaining an IP address. I don’t personally use any anti-virus/firewall software, but that can block your virtual computer from internet if running on your native os. With vista, it has a firewall by default, go in control panel and make sure to allow VMWare internet access.

Comment on How To Connect A Virtual Machine To The Internet (vmware)? by adp5302

adp5302 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:12:11 +0000

For the network settings of the Virtual Machine, select NAT. This will enable the guest OS (XP in your case) to use the same IP as your host OS (Vista) and you will be able to access Internet once you connect Vista to the Internet. But remember with this setup, you cannot access Guest OS outside of the Vista machine.
This is a tested configuration and I am running two Guest OS on a Win XP box and both have access to Internet this way. Of course there are other ways also, but this is the simplest.
Pls let me know if you have a problem.

Comment on Is There A Way To Simulate A Crossover Cable Connection Between Two Pc Virtual Machines In Vmware? by Bostonian In MO

Bostonian In MO — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:49:51 +0000

Just set the 2 machines up on the same subnet. They’ll communicate with each other automatically.

Comment on Is There A Way To Simulate A Crossover Cable Connection Between Two Pc Virtual Machines In Vmware? by nocturna

nocturna — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:05:56 +0000

Try this:http://www.vmware.com/support/ws5/doc/ws…

Comment on What Are The Benefits Of Running Two Processors On Vmware Fusion? by ELfaGeek

ELfaGeek — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:24:33 +0000

“tried playing a computer game”
NAME the game please!
Please re-post and explain in full detail, with Error messages, what you mean by: “but my computer could not take it”. Then, maybe we can help.
TIP: If the Game doesn’t support two CPU’s, that’s NOT the REAL problem!!!

Comment on Hp Laptop Died Beyond Resurrection. Can I Use The Windows Xp Disc To Install On Computers Not Hp? by Azrael

Azrael — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:02:40 +0000

Yes, but delete after installation all Hp related drivers and junk. And don’t forget the serial, it will work with ANY XP disk.

Comment on Hp Laptop Died Beyond Resurrection. Can I Use The Windows Xp Disc To Install On Computers Not Hp? by Linds

Linds — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:14:09 +0000

If they say hp on them, then no, as those are oem cd’s and can only be used on the computer they came with.
If you want a computer with xp on is still and not vista. here are two sites that still offer xp computers.http://www.warehousepoint.com/http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…

Comment on Hp Laptop Died Beyond Resurrection. Can I Use The Windows Xp Disc To Install On Computers Not Hp? by rizzotp

rizzotp — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:59:44 +0000

I’m going to say no because the key is set for that pc only BUT I have had and heard people install OEM cd’s on different pc and MS still supports and gives updates..
Don’t hurt to try.. Worst case is you burn about an hour of time..

Comment on How Many Virutal Machines Could Vmware Run? by mike_wpb

mike_wpb — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:50:35 +0000

The general rule of thumb is about 4 VM’s per server processor. With that low of RAM, I would not expect any performance. The additional caviot is how much RAM you allocate for the VM’s.

Comment on Am I Safe If I Browse On My Vmware Virtual Machine? by Jack

Jack — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:17:17 +0000

use mac os x then. there is malware chance but slim to none. Basically you wont get infected by anything like other Systems do.