Using two networks and VM

NutterzUK · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:12

Hi,
I would really appreciate some help with this. I have two network connections, wifi and mobile broadband. I'm running Windows 7 with XP mode virtual machine. Is it possible to have the VM running from the mobile broadband and the windows 7 running on the wifi?

Thanks!
Steve

iraiguana · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:23

I am not familiar with windows based virtual machines, but the OSX based ones always allow you to control the networks available and thus you would simply deny the virtual machine access to the wifi and allow it to run the mobile broadband?

Jayster · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:33

On w7 you should be able to pick what connection to use and on xp you will probably have to disable the connection you dont want.

NutterzUK · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:38

Thanks both of you, i'll have a look now!

NutterzUK · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:41

I've disabled LAN in the XP mode, which was the only connection. I assume that was the link to the Win7. I found how to get the VM to use a USB drive, and so made it attach the mobile broadband. It's installing and rebooting, so will wait and see

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Thanks again

Roland0 · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:42

What program are you using to host the VMs? Virualbox or VMware - player/workstation?

NutterzUK · 25 Jul 2010 at 16:44

It's working. I've asked this question before and got 0 responses... so i'm really greatful. Thanks both of you, you've been a huge help.

Edit: I'm using Windows XP mode, it's something that you can download free with windows 7, you don't need CD keys etc... it's just one all in one thing.

Jayster · 25 Jul 2010 at 18:22

NutterzUK said:
It's working. I've asked this question before and got 0 responses... so i'm really greatful. Thanks both of you, you've been a huge help.

Edit: I'm using Windows XP mode, it's something that you can download free with windows 7, you don't need CD keys etc... it's just one all in one thing.

Glad i could help