In the Virtualbox preferences I also tried adding a host-only network and switching on the DHCP server, but when I ping any of the IP addresses used in the default configuration I just got either a 'request timed out' or 'destination unreachable' message.Īs a last resort I tried installing the guest additions but this stopped Windows from even being able to boot so that doesn't seem to be an option either. Is Windows XP supposed to retrieve its settings from an in-built DHCP server in Virtualbox or do I need to manually specify the IP address and gateway? If so, how do I know which addresses I'm supposed to be using? I think the problem I'm having is either not knowing which settings I'm supposed to be changing or what configuration I need. My internet connection is via Airport, with the IP address of the host being 192.168.1.2 (dynamically assigned by the router) and the router 192.168.1.1. I have been trying (and failing) to set up any kind of internet connection for my Windows XP virtual machine and would appreciate some assistance.

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