Installing network-option afterwards

[JoergZ]

Hi,

I have installed Version 2.2.2 (Host-System Vista 64) and already created and installed several virtual machines. Now I came to the point to run a web-server on a VM and figured out, I should have better installed the networking-option so I can use bridging.

Is there a way to only install the networking-option on the host, so the virtual network-device is installed on the host ? Running the setup again brings only the option to remove or repair, but not to install missing components.

When I remove, will I loos then all my VMs ?

Maybe there is an option for re-installation with adding not installed parts ?

Thanks for any hint.

Best regards

Joerg

[Perryg]

When you installed VirtualBox the first time, what did you do to not install the network drivers?
Do any of the guests have access to the internet?

[JoergZ]

Honestly I can't remember exactly

But at one point the installation-programm asks if you want to install the virtual-network drivers, whn installing your network-connection will be disconnected for a short time, etc..

At that point I clicked on "no", so I skipped this part.

I already tried the "repair-option", but this re-installs only the USB-driver on the host.


Joerg

[Perryg]

Then you need to reinstall and let the drivers get installed this time.

[CrappySoftwareNoThx]

You'll probably need to remove and reinstall - and no harm in that either.
I think it won't nuke your VM files, so you can restart the machines afterwards.

I think