How To Reinstall Ethernet Adapter

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I've this problem when I want to use 'Host only' network adapter in VM-Ware 7.0 this is the error message:

The host-only adapter driver does not seem to be running. If you have not rebooted the host since installing the host-only network adapter, you need to do so before you can use this support. Otherwise, check the system Event Log for an explanation of why service VMnetAdapter did not startup properly. Failed to connect virtual device Ethernet0.

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I looked at my device manager in the host system 'Windows 7' but I couldn't find the VMware network adapter at all.

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How To Reinstall Ethernet Adapter

And I tried to reinstall it by 'Virtual Network Editor' but it doesn't work

So please how to reinstall these drivers and adapters ?

Wahid BitarWahid Bitar

7 Answers

Stop the VMware services first, then run the following command...

32-bit Windows:

64-bit Windows:

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It seems that few people have needed to reinstall the host virtual adapters (or at least if they did, they just resorted to reinstalling VMWare instead of just the adapters), so it’s no surprise that there are very few references to fixing it. Fortunately, it has come up and a solution does exist.

What you need to do is to use the vnetlib utility (it should be in the VMWare installation directory).

Someone on the VMWare forums has attempted to document the vnetlib command and another tried to use it to add the host virtual adapters.

Ulli Hankeln has done an even more through job of documenting vnetlib at his Sanbarrow site (which basically, is the online VMWare bible). He also lists a few other ways to manage the network settings.

Anyway, what you can do is to manually reinstall the adapters by using the add adapter argument to vmnetlib, and then managing all the settings, but it’s much easier to just reinstall the VMWare network services:

SynetechSynetech

Run vmnetcfg.exe and just press 'Restore Default'.. :)

Generally, clicking 'restore default' restores basic connectivity. You can then configure additional options as needed. Essentially, this reruns the initial network configuration setup and reinstalls all adapters/resets all network settings.

Kashyap PrajapatiKashyap Prajapati

I came across the same issue. After pocking around VMware i found a way.

On the workstation click:

  • Edit

  • Virtual Network Editor

  • Add Network and choose the network to add ( VMnet1,2,3 and so on)

  • Click 'OK' twice and you should be good to go...

MalikMalik

I disabled my VMware network adaptor in Windows 7.

After enabling it in Windows 7, it also works again in VMware.

See if that works for you.

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padoogpadoog

I had the same issue, and I fixed it by re-running the installation and selecting Repair as the option. That fixed the network problem, found in this solution.

I also tried the other answers without success.

I'm using Windows 8 with VMware Player 6.0.1 build-1379776

Luis LimasLuis Limas

Just my 2 cents about my experience regarding the loss of my VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapters for VMnet8, VMnet1 after I upgraded my windows 7 to 10. I could open my Vmware player 6.07 and my virtual machine (win xp) , but the internet connection inside my VM wasn't working. I read around on internet to find out the cause and found that the virtual adapters were missing. I also noticed that the adapters had become unknown devices in my device manager in control panel. I tried to find out how to restore those virtual adapters and came upon some suggestions to use vmnetcfg.exe along with vmnetcfglib to restor the default as in one of the posts above. I was able to find the files at this website Vmnetcfg download (Not trying to promote that site at all, just for convenience). I chose the VM player 6.06 although mine was 6.07. When I clicked on restore default, the virtual adapters VMnet8, VMnet1 were not restored, but in control panel/admin tools/services, I saw two new services installed . They were Vmware dhcp and VMware Nat.I made sure all VmWare services were started and I launched my VmWare player and opened my win xp VM. The internet was working fine. That's how I fixed my problem and hope it helps someone else.

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This article will explain how to enable, update, and reset your computer's network adapter on both Windows and Mac operating systems. You will need to do this if you are unable to connect to the Internet because the network adapter installed on your computer is not functioning properly. To resolve the issue with your network adapter and re-establish your Internet connection, please select your operating system from the list below.

Did You Know

You can run a ping test to determine the status and speed of your Internet connection using a website's domain name or IP address. If you are unable to ping both a website's domain name and IP address, this would indicate that there is no active connection present and that you will need to troubleshoot your Internet connection.

Learn More: How to Run a Ping Test (Windows), How to run a Ping Test (Mac OS)

Windows 10 instructions

Continue reading for instructions on how to enable, update, or reset your network adapter on your Windows 10 computer.

  1. Right-click the Start menu button at the bottom left corner of your Desktop screen.
  2. Select Device Manager. The Device Manager window will appear and will show you a full list of the components that are installed on your computer, including the keyboard and mouse.

  3. Select Network Adapters. In this list, you will have a LAN Network Adapter, which allows your computer to connect to the Internet while plugged into the modem with an Ethernet Cable, and you may also have a Wireless Network Adapter. Determine if your Internet-related issue is occurring while you are directly connected to the modem, or only through wireless, then find the appropriate network adapter in the list.

  4. Right-click on this driver and you will be presented with a list of options, including Properties, Enable or Disable, and Update.
  5. First, select the Update option from this list and allow the update manager to run and install any new versions of the driver. If no updates can be found, or this has not resolved the issue, you can right click on the driver again and then select Disable, wait a few moments, and then choose Enable, which will reset the driver.
  6. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.

Related: Windows 10 Overview

Windows 8 instructions

Follow these instructions for how to enable, update, or reset your network adapter on your Windows 8 computer:

  1. Navigate to your Desktop by selecting the Desktop app from your start screen, or by pressing the WINDOWS key.
  2. Right-click on the bottom left corner of your Desktop screen to bring up your advanced Start menu.
  3. Select Device Manager. The Device Manager window will appear and will show you a full list of the components that are installed on your computer, including the keyboard and mouse.
  4. Select Network Adapters. In this list, you will have a LAN Network Adapter, which allows your computer to connect to the Internet while plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable, and you may also have a Wireless Network Adapter. Determine if your Internet-related issue is occurring while you are directly connected to the modem, or only connected through wireless, then find the appropriate Network Adapter in the list.
  5. Right-click on this driver and you will be presented with a list of options, including Properties, Enable or Disable, and Update.
  6. First, select the Update option from this list and allow the update manager to run and install any new versions of the driver. If no updates can be found, or this has not resolved the issue, you can right click on the driver again and then select Disable, wait a few moments, and then choose Enable, which will reset the driver.
  7. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.
Windows 7 instructions

Learn how to enable, update, or reset your network adapter on your Windows 7 computer by following these instructions:

  1. Start by clicking on your Start Orband then find the Search Programs and Files option at the bottom of the window that appears.
  2. Enter Device Manager into this search field and then press the enter key. The Device Manager window will appear and will show you a list of the components that are installed on your computer, including the keyboard and mouse.
  3. Select Network Adapters.
  4. Find Network Adapters on the list and then click the arrow icon located to the left of it, which will expand the category to show you all of the network adapters that are currently installed on your computer. You may see more than one device listed. In this list, you will have a LAN Network Adapter, modem with an Ethernet cable, and you may also have a Wireless Network Adapter. Determine if your Internet-related issue is occurring while you are directly connected to the modem, or only connected through wireless, then find the appropriate network adapter in the list.
  5. Right-click on this driver and you will be presented with a list of options, including Properties, Enable or Disable, and Update.
  6. First, select the Update option from this list and allow the update manager to run and install any new versions of the driver. If no updates can be found, or this has not resolved the issue, you can right click on the driver again and then select Disable, wait a few moments, and then choose Enable, which will reset the driver.
  7. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.
Windows Vista instructions

If you have a Windows Vista computer, follow the instructions below to learn how to enable, update, and reset your network adapter.

  1. Start by clicking on your Start Orband then find the Start Search option at the bottom of the window that appears.
  2. Enter Device Manager into this search field and then press the enter key. The Device Manager window will appear and will show you a full list of the components that are installed on your computer, including the keyboard and mouse.
  3. Select Network Adapters.
  4. Find Network Adapters on the list and then click the arrow icon located to the left of it, which will expand the category to show you all of the network adapters that are currently installed on your computer. You may see more than one device listed. In this list, you will have a LAN Network Adapter, which allows your computer to connect to the Internet while plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable, and you may also have a Wireless Network Adapter. Determine if your Internet-related issue is occurring while you are directly connected to the modem, or only connected through wireless, then find the appropriate network adapter in the list.
  5. Right-click on this driver and you will be presented with a list of options, including Properties, Enable or Disable, and Update.
  6. First, select the Update option from this list and allow the update manager to run and install any new versions of the driver. If no updates can be found, or this has not resolved the issue, you can right click on the driver again and then select Disable, wait a few moments, and then choose Enable, which will reset the driver.
  7. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.
Windows XP instructions

The following steps will explain how to enable, update and reset your network adapter on your Windows XP computer.

  1. Click on the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
  2. Select the System tool.
  3. Choose the Hardware tab and open the Device Manager.
  4. Find Network Adapters on the list and then click the arrow icon located to the left of it, which will expand the category and show you all of the network adapters that are currently installed on your computer. You may see more than one device listed. In this list, you will have a LAN Network Adapter, which allows your computer to connect to the Internet while plugged into the modem with an Ethernet cable, and you may also have a Wireless Network Adapter. Determine if your Internet-related issue is occurring while you are directly connected to the modem, or only connected through wireless, then find the appropriate network adapter in the list.
  5. Right-click on this driver and you will be presented with a list of options, including Properties, Enable or Disable, and Update.
  6. First, select the Update option from this list and allow the update manager to run and install any new versions of the driver. If no updates can be found, or this has not resolved the issue, you can right click on the driver again and then select Disable, wait a few moments, and then choose Enable, which will reset the driver.
  7. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.
Mac OS instructions

Enable, update, or reset your network adapter on your Mac OS computer by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to the WiFi AirPort icon at the top of your desktop.
  2. Click on the WiFi AirPort icon and a drop-down list should appear with options such as Turn Wi-Fi Off, Join Other Network..., and Open Network Preferences...
  3. From this list, click Turn Wi-Fi Off, then wait a full minute.
  4. Repeat this process to Turn Wi-Fi On.
  5. Once completed, you can reconnect to your network and test the connection again.

Related: How to run a Traceroute (Mac OS)

Additional information

LAN Network Adapters are listed with a description of the connection, including the model of the adapter, as well as the speed. An example of a LAN Network Adapter: Intel® 82579 LM Gigabit Network Connection

Wireless Network Adapters will often contain the terms WiFi, wireless, WLAN, or 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n. An example of a Wireless Network Adapter:Intel® 82579 LM Gigabit Network Connection

Related: WiFi Connectivity Troubleshooting

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