Getting a VMnet0 error in VMWare workstation after updating host computer from Windows 8 to 8.1
Yesterday, I updated my computer from Windows 8 to 8.1. I have VMWare Workstation 10 running Windows XP on this computer and prior to the update I had no issues connecting to my network. However, since updating, I haven't been able to connect to any network and I'm getting the following error:
The network bridge on device VMnet0 is not running. The firtual machine will not be able to communicate with the host or with other machines on your network.
Failed to connect virtual device Ethernet0
I've checked all of my settings which currently have my network adapter set for a bridged connection and under device status "connected" is checked.
Not really sure where to go from here, but after doing some research I have seen that others users have reported getting this error when updating the OS (any OS, not windows 8 specifically) of the host computer.
Solution 1:
I did the repair (not from Program install/change but using original install file).
Once Repair was complete, I powered up guest system. After a couple of minutes, I got 'Set network connection' pop-up without clicking on anything, I selected Home network, it asked me what I would want to share - I checked/selected everything, it then came back with a password for the homegroup which I saved, in case I need it. That's it. My internet access came back. I did the same procedure for all 4 of my guest systems and restored by internet in them.
BTW, I already had VMWARE bridge protocol on my Host's network adapter and my guest OS had it on automatic - So I did not tweak anything there, but it did not fix my internet issue. So I followed the repair route as somebody had suggested here.
Solution 2:
You can fix it right from your VMware workstation.
- Go to the Edit menu
- Select Virtual Network Editor
- Select "Restore Default"
It will take a few minutes but after that it will work fine.