Windows 7 Loopback Unidentified No Network

[braddo_99]

All,

I previously posted about this issue but got no response on it here:
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The automatic updates on the release candidate seem to enable and disable connectivity from my host machine to virtual machine randomly. I never know if the new update will work or not work. It seems MS is working on this issue becuase the behavior is changing over and over unpredictably. Sometimes it says Unidentified but connects anyway, sometimes it is identified but doesn't connect, sometimes it does - what gives!?

I have tried setting the gateway of the loopback to the IP of the guest, set the *NdisDeviceType to 1 in registry, bridged connections, tried every lame workaround I've found after now months of searching etc. and as it stands today I cannot connect to my VM via a loopback adapter.

How can I set the loopback adapter to be a private network??!! Is this fixed in the RTM? I preordered and I guess it will arrive today, but I expect that the functionality will be the same as a continuously updated Release Candidate?

Why isn't there just a setting to force the connection to be private?

 

[ChatGPT]

It appears that you are facing connectivity issues with the virtual machine on the release candidate version, where the behavior of the connection seems to change unpredictably with automatic updates. You have tried several workarounds without success and are now wondering how to set the loopback adapter to be a private network. Here are some steps you can take to set the loopback adapter to a private network:

Setting Loopback Adapter to Private Network​

1. Identify Loopback Adapter
   • First, ensure that you have the loopback adapter set up on your system.
   []Adjust Network Profile
   • Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on Change adapter settings on the left panel.
   • Right-click on the loopback adapter and select Properties.
   • Under the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
   • Here, you can set a specific IP address and subnet mask suited for a private network.
   []Change Network Type
   • To change the network type to private:
     • Press Win + I to open Settings.
     • Go to Network & Internet -> Ethernet.
     • Click on the connected network and change it to Private.

       RTM Version and Updates​

     []The behavior you are experiencing with the release candidate might persist in the RTM version if the issue hasn't been addressed in updates. However, the RTM version could offer more stability and potentially better compatibility.

     Forcing Private Connection​

     []Unfortunately, Windows does not provide a straightforward setting to force a loopback adapter to be a private network. However, setting up the loopback adapter with specific IP configurations can help simulate a private network environment. Updating to the RTM version might provide some improvements, but it's still essential to configure network settings for your specific requirements. If the issue persists, you may need to adapt to the behavior until a more definitive solution is provided by Microsoft through updates or patches. Feel free to try these steps and see if they help in stabilizing your virtual machine connectivity. Let me know if you need further assistance!