Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

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jbhtexas
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Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

Post by jbhtexas »

Hello!
I'm running VB 5.2.0r118431 (Qt5.6.1) on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. As the subject says, the Host-only Networks tab is missing from Preferences > General. See the attached screenshot.

I was able to run "VBoxManage hostonlyif create" in a terminal, and got the output
0%...10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%...100%
Interface 'vboxnet0' was successfully created
But upon opening the GUI, the Host-only Networks tab is still missing.

Any ideas?
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Thanks!
mpack
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Re: Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

Post by mpack »

See "Global Tools" in the menu bar (behind the window you have open).

Or just choose "File|Host Network Manager...".
jbhtexas
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Re: Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

Post by jbhtexas »

Thanks!!!

The online help still says to use File > Preferences > Network to access the Host-only network settings
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Re: Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

Post by mpack »

Perhaps you could mention that in the 5.2.0 feedback topic.
nembokid81
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Re: Host-only Networks tab missing from File > Preferences > Network

Post by nembokid81 »

I had the same problem!
thanks for help!
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