re:wifi adapters get disabled on windows 11 host when launching windows xp guest

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Borg4Bitta
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re:wifi adapters get disabled on windows 11 host when launching windows xp guest

Post by Borg4Bitta »

Hello forum members,
ill describe this disabled wifi adapter dilemma the best i can...whenever i launch virtualbox with windows xp guest os in windows 11 pro , my Wifi adapters get disabled (??!!???); i noticed when i shut down virtualbox (& windows xp os) the wifi adapters automagically become enabled(!!??!!).
I would like to know how i may cure this wifi adapter being disabled when virtualbox launches on my windows 11 host pc so if anyone has had similar problem please reply with your solutions!!!

Thanks in advance for any all helpful replies!!
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Re: re:wifi adapters get disabled on windows 11 host when launching windows xp guest

Post by mpack »

Is the WiFi adapter connected to USB? If so then grabbing ownership at a USB level may do this.

Also, bridged mode technically does not support WiFi adapters. Try choosing NAT mode instead.
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