I have virtualised Windows XP Pro SP3 to workstation 12.1.xx on a Windows 7 Pro fully SPped platform.
I cannot get the XP guest OS to reliably enable networking despite trying the following:
1. have set the VMnet0 to the name of the network card instead of Automatic
2. Changed from Bridged (my preferred/necessary NIC setting), to VMnet1 or net8 and back again. If works temporarily but will not stay working
3. Reinstall the VMware Bridge Protocol on the Windows 7 platform
4. Power the VM down and restored defaults
5. Change the VM setting Network Connections from BRIDGED: to Custom: Specific Virtual network, and back again
6. Several other permutations of Virtual Network Editor settings and Network Connections settings.
Any assistance would be welcome.
Thank you.
Bret