Create a Network For Guests and Host Machine

[Jedi]

I have Ubuntu guest VM running on Windows 10 Host. I am trying to configure a network between the guest machine and host machine so they can communicate with each other by following a tutorial at tecmint.

However when I go to the File/Preferences/Network interface the "Host-only Networks " tab is missing. See attached screenshot.

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Does anyone know why this is?

Thank you for your help.

[BillG]

The host only adapter is usually installed by default when you install VirtualBox, but there is an install option to prevent it.

I would shut down the guest and uninstall then reinstall VirtualBox. You can easily check that the host only adapter is installed. It will appear as an adapter in Network and Sharing Center.

Are you running VirtualBox 5.2.0? Try using the new Global Tools in the top right of VirtualBox Manager window.

[Jedi]

The Host-only Adapter appears in Network and Sharing Center.

I have uninstalled reinstalled VirtualBox version Version 5.2.0 r118431 (Qt5.6.2). I have not installed Guest Additions or any Extension Packs.

I accepted all the defaults on installation, see screenshot below.

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Interestingly when I install version 5.1.30 r118389 (Qt5.6.2) the Host-only Network tab shows up.

I have looked at Global Tools but not made any changes. See below screenshot.

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Have tried all this on another computer as well, same result?

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[socratis]

The "Host-Only networks" have been moved from the "Network" section of the VirtualBox Preferences to the "Host Network Manager" tab of the "Global Tools" in version 5.2.0. Exactly like you show in the attached pictures, exactly what Billg told you. It's in a different location, that's all...

[Jedi]

Ok thanks. "The "Host-Only networks" have been moved from the "Network" section of the VirtualBox Preferences to the "Host Network Manager" tab of the "Global Tools" in version 5.2.0." That was what I needed to know, appreciate your help.

[socratis]

Actually it was "BillG" that pointed you to the solution:

Are you running VirtualBox 5.2.0? Try using the new Global Tools in the top right of VirtualBox Manager window.

I just made it... bold