cannot access web vista running under vpc 2004

In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

The host adaptor is not seen by the guest. The guest sees the emulated NIC provided by VPC. There are wireless adaptors that are problematical with VPC. See http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2005/10/13/479773.aspx
Colin Barnhorst - MVP (Virtual Machine)
"Jim Ransford" wrote in message

In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

Jim--
I don't know if this update will help you but it might. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com and pick up the latest version of the Virtual Machine additions designed for Windows Vista Beta 2. To download the additions, log into the site, and sign up for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta if you're not already in it. In the downloads section, you'll see the Additions for Beta 2.
CH

"Jim Ransford" wrote in message

In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

He needs to do that, but wireless adaptors have been a pain point for some VPC users, depending on the specific adaptor.
"Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message

Jim--
I don't know if this update will help you but it might. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com and pick up the latest version of the Virtual Machine additions designed for Windows Vista Beta 2. To download the additions, log into the site, and sign up for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta if you're not already in it. In the downloads section, you'll see the Additions for Beta 2.
CH

"Jim Ransford" wrote in message In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

Chad & Colin -
I've added the MS Loopback Adapter to my Host XP machine and I downloaded the VPC Additions for Vista Beta 2. Installing the loopback adapter was no problem and I've shared my Wireless card internet connection, but I'm not sure if the updated VPC Additions are installed.
After downloading the Vista additions, I followed the readme instructions and ran the .msi file on the host machine. I then started Vista on the VPC and per the instructions, went to "Install or Update Virtual Machine Additions". After the install process began, it wanted to do an UNinstall (of I assume the old additions). It got to a point where three processes were running and needed to be closed. When I tried to close 2 of the 3, I got "Access denied" and could not close them.
I selected "Ignore" and let the install finish. How can I tell for sure that I now have the Vista Beta 2 Additions installed and not the original ones that come with VPC 2004?
Bottom line, I still can't access the Web through Vista. Thanks for the help so far!
"Chad Harris" wrote:

Jim--
I don't know if this update will help you but it might. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com and pick up the latest version of the Virtual Machine additions designed for Windows Vista Beta 2. To download the additions, log into the site, and sign up for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta if you're not already in it. In the downloads section, you'll see the Additions for Beta 2.
CH

"Jim Ransford" wrote in message In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

I'm not using VPC with Vista although I have it Jim, and Colin and some others probably have some direct dealings with it.
For the purposes of getting things up and running with VPC, why don't you type secpol.msc into the run box and go to the 3rd from last item and make sure it's enabled. Then later you can configurer it back or tweak UAC to your liking. That should help with permissions.
I don't know if anything in this links will help you uncover something that helps you get connected:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833137/en-us
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm
"I found that the best setting for Network Adapter 1 was to select the host NIC. In particular, this configuration cured a specific problem: Virtual PC could not open the Virtual Machine Network Services driver, or The Virtual Machine Network Services driver has failed to install."
Do you have any error when you try to surf or just get a 404 error? Type eventvwr.msc in run box and click on application>hit arrow and see if any entries speak to connecting, and do the same with system.
CH



"Jim Ransford" wrote in message

Chad & Colin -
I've added the MS Loopback Adapter to my Host XP machine and I downloaded the VPC Additions for Vista Beta 2. Installing the loopback adapter was no problem and I've shared my Wireless card internet connection, but I'm not sure if the updated VPC Additions are installed.
After downloading the Vista additions, I followed the readme instructions and ran the .msi file on the host machine. I then started Vista on the VPC and per the instructions, went to "Install or Update Virtual Machine Additions". After the install process began, it wanted to do an UNinstall (of I assume the old additions). It got to a point where three processes were running and needed to be closed. When I tried to close 2 of the 3, I got "Access denied" and could not close them.
I selected "Ignore" and let the install finish. How can I tell for sure that I now have the Vista Beta 2 Additions installed and not the original ones that come with VPC 2004?
Bottom line, I still can't access the Web through Vista. Thanks for the help so far!
"Chad Harris" wrote:
Jim--
I don't know if this update will help you but it might. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com and pick up the latest version of the Virtual Machine additions designed for Windows Vista Beta 2. To download the additions, log into the site, and sign up for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta if you're not already in it. In the downloads section, you'll see the Additions for Beta 2.
CH

"Jim Ransford" wrote in message In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim

I am finally connected to the Internet. By using the Loopback Adapter on the host and installing the VPC Additions for Vista Beta 2, I am able to connect to the internet in Vista.
A couple of points for those who may read this thread:
1. The VPC Additions that come with VPC 2004 must be uninstalled in the guest operating system (Vista) using its Control Panel. Then choose CD from the VPC Menu and select Capture ISO Image. (Don't use the Install or Update VPC Additions from the Action menu.) Find the directory (probably \Program Files\Microsoft Virtural PC Additions) that contains the ISO file. Select it and let it install without errors.
2. After that is done and if not already done, install the MS Loopback Adapter on the host computer. Enable Internet Connection sharing for the network card (in my case the Intel Wireless Adapter) and associate that sharing with the loopback adapter.
3. In the VPC Console for Vista choose Settings and Networking. The first adapter should be the Loopback Adapter, not the NAT suggested in the help system.
That should get Vista to communicate with the internet under VPC 2004!
Jim
"Chad Harris" wrote:

I'm not using VPC with Vista although I have it Jim, and Colin and some others probably have some direct dealings with it.
For the purposes of getting things up and running with VPC, why don't you type secpol.msc into the run box and go to the 3rd from last item and make sure it's enabled. Then later you can configurer it back or tweak UAC to your liking. That should help with permissions.
I don't know if anything in this links will help you uncover something that helps you get connected:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833137/en-us
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm
"I found that the best setting for Network Adapter 1 was to select the host NIC. In particular, this configuration cured a specific problem: Virtual PC could not open the Virtual Machine Network Services driver, or The Virtual Machine Network Services driver has failed to install."
Do you have any error when you try to surf or just get a 404 error? Type eventvwr.msc in run box and click on application>hit arrow and see if any entries speak to connecting, and do the same with system.
CH



"Jim Ransford" wrote in message Chad & Colin -
I've added the MS Loopback Adapter to my Host XP machine and I downloaded the VPC Additions for Vista Beta 2. Installing the loopback adapter was no problem and I've shared my Wireless card internet connection, but I'm not sure if the updated VPC Additions are installed.
After downloading the Vista additions, I followed the readme instructions and ran the .msi file on the host machine. I then started Vista on the VPC and per the instructions, went to "Install or Update Virtual Machine Additions". After the install process began, it wanted to do an UNinstall (of I assume the old additions). It got to a point where three processes were running and needed to be closed. When I tried to close 2 of the 3, I got "Access denied" and could not close them.
I selected "Ignore" and let the install finish. How can I tell for sure that I now have the Vista Beta 2 Additions installed and not the original ones that come with VPC 2004?
Bottom line, I still can't access the Web through Vista. Thanks for the help so far!
"Chad Harris" wrote:
Jim--
I don't know if this update will help you but it might. Go to http://connect.microsoft.com and pick up the latest version of the Virtual Machine additions designed for Windows Vista Beta 2. To download the additions, log into the site, and sign up for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta if you're not already in it. In the downloads section, you'll see the Additions for Beta 2.
CH

"Jim Ransford" wrote in message In the Virtural PC Control Panel I have set the Adapter 1 to "NAT" per the help, but still cannot access the web. My host computer is using a built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection.
Any suggestions?
Jim