I'm stuck in a place whose only internet connection is provided by a BT Voyager 105 modem to an old iMac. This is hell, but the connection is theoretically GOOD!
Whilst I should just use the spare Voy 205 modem around and try and buy an ethernet cable, I had an interesting idea.
I used the mac to download xp mode, transferred it to my 7 laptop, and installed it. Then I installed the incompatiable hardware inside XP Mode, and thus I am posting on the internet courtesy of.
But how do I get Windows 7 to access the internet courtesy of the connection provided by the virual XP mode? It's clear that they can communicate - but why can't they transfer http or otherwise data?
Any help notebookreview?
One bufuzzled 7'er.
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Add the Shared Networking (NAT) adapter in Windows XP Mode along with the normal adapter and that should do it.
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hmm either Use Senpai's Method or use Proxy servers like AnlaogX Proxy to share inet connection from XP mode to Windows 7
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Am I missing something? -
davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate
you can network between virtual xp and your win7?
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Try bridging the NAT adapter with the one you're using in XP mode and see what that does, although that sounds a bit redundant.
And yes, you can create a mini network between the host OS (7) and the virtual one (XP), if they're on the same workgroup/domain anyway. You might want to check for that as well.
Interesting hack needs help: Using "XP Mode" to connect normal 7 to the internet! (using legacy hardware!)
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by joebusby, Dec 21, 2009.