Networking is broken in my VMware 10.0 VMs after upgrading to Windows 8.1

I have a VMware Workstation 10.0 installation with several virtual networks including the default host-only and NAT networks.

After upgrading to Windows 8.1, the NAT network was not working. I booted an Ubuntu VM with the default network setup that was previously working, and it sat for a long time during startup saying it was waiting for the network. After it finally started up, an ifconfig showed no IP address for eth0.

How can I fix the broken network?

Had the same problem with workstation 8.0.6. I only stopped all running vm's, gone to Home-Tab, selected Virtual Network Editor and did a "Restore Default". That was all. Then when i started the vm again, i got a window asking for the new network type (home network, working place or public network) and after defining my type all worked again as before.

Run the VMware 10.0 installer again, and select Repair on the first screen. After it finishes the repair process, run the Virtual Network Editor and check your network settings. If you had customized any of the IP addresses on your virtual networks, you may need to redo those settings. If you had any additional custom networks, you may need to re-enter them from scratch.

If you have a complex virtual networking setup, it may be a good idea to take a screenshot or make some notes before upgrading to Windows 8.1.

How to Fix NO Bridging in VMware Workstaion on Windows 10 Host

in host machine (win 10) go to

start-->setting-->network & internet --> Ethernet --> change adapter options

right click to get properties of Ethernet adapter --> install --> add --> choose service

choose "VMware Bridge Protocol" and click ok

you should see it in the adapter setting now..

restart your VM

good luck