no network driver problem

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BenOwns
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Joined: 24. Oct 2009, 09:35
Primary OS: Linux other
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Guest OSses: windows xp

no network driver problem

Post by BenOwns »

Hi there, i installed XP home as my guest OS.

Now the problem is, i do not have the drivers for the virtual hardware it uses.

where can i get the drivers for the network card?
thats all i care about

thanks guys and gals!
Sasquatch
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Re: no network driver problem

Post by Sasquatch »

What NIC type did you use? XP has the PCNet drivers build in. If yours doesn't, you got a modified version that stripped those drivers. Only use original media.
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BenOwns
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Joined: 24. Oct 2009, 09:35
Primary OS: Linux other
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Re: no network driver problem

Post by BenOwns »

yeah i am using a stripped version :(

i guess i will use reg one lol
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