Parallels Desktop unable to attach to the network adapter

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by Zappa81, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. Zappa81

    Zappa81 Bit poster

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    Hi, i've recently moved house and have switched my internet provider. When i try to start Windows XP in Parallels 3 i get this warning below. Does anyone know of a solution to this? I've had a look in the forums but some solutions are a bit too technical for me!

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    Zappa81, Jul 15, 2009
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  2. Anupama A

    Anupama A Pro

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    Hello,

    In regards to the issue may you please follow the steps below:

    1> Start Parallels Desktop. Go to Virtual Machine configuration.
    2> Click on Network Adapter1 and remove it.
    3> Now, click on the add button and add a new network adapter using shared networking.
    4> Also, remove the antivirus software.

    If it does not resolve the issue then please follow the steps below:

    Step One: Please make sure that the virtual machine network adapter is enabled:

    1. Launch Parallels Desktop for Mac
    2. Click the Network Adapter link in the main configuration window to open its settings.
    3. Make sure that the Enabled and Connect cable at startup options are selected in the Device Status area.
    4. Under the Emulation section select the Bridged Ethernet option and choose Default Adapter or any other Mac network connection interface that is connected to the network.
    5. Click OK to close Configuration Editor.

    Step Two: If Bridged Networking isn’t suitable for you, try to change the VM network settings to Shared Networking.

    Step Three: If networking is still unavailable in your virtual machine, try to use Apple’s Internet Sharing service to connect the VM to the network:

    1. Launch Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    2. Click the Network Adapter icon in the main configuration window to open its settings.
    3. Make sure that the Enabled and Connect cable at startup options are selected in the Device Status area.
    4. In the Emulation area select the Host-only networking option.
    5. Click OK to close Configuration Editor.
    6. Open Mac OS X System Preferences - Sharing - Internet.
    7. Select your network connection interface in the Share your connection from drop-down list.
    8. Enable the Ethernet Adaptor (en2) (number after en depends on your Mac configuration) in the To computers using list.
    9. Click the Start button. Then confirm Internet Sharing service activation.
    10. Click the Firewall section in the same window, and check the type of service you want to access from your virtual machine. If your Firewall is active you should select the Personal Web Sharing option to be able to browse the Internet web sites at least. Alternatively, you can click the Stop button to disable the Firewall.
    11. Restart your Mac.
    12. Start your virtual machine, and then check its network connections.



    Thank You.
    ____________

    Anupama
    Parallels Team
     
    Anupama A, Jul 15, 2009
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