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VirtualBox + Windows Server 2016 + Network Adapter Issues

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Posted September 2, 2017

I’m writing this because I found ~10 articles on Google with a similar question and I didn’t feel like signing up for 10 accounts just to help someone out.

The issue:
My Windows Server 2016 guest machine suddenly couldn’t recognize the network connection.

I logged in and also saw that it was running some patches – so obviously the network connection worked while downloading the patches. I assume that part of the forced “security update” rampage that Microsoft is on caused the driver to get unloaded. I tried reconnecting the adapter in VirtualBox but it didn’t work. NAT networking was fine, but I couldn’t get the Bridged Adapter to work. I used the Bridged adapter because I have a very special network setup (because I’m behind the GFW of China) and I need to have static IPs on my guest OSes.

The solution:
Switch the network adapter type to “Intel PRO/1000 MT Server”

Found here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/446868/windows-server-2008r2-in-virtualbox-no-network-adaptorhelp/
By default, VirtualBox uses the Desktop version. Also, I noticed that after I connected a new adapter with the “Server” type, the original “Desktop” adapter suddenly started working. I assume Windows grabbed a different driver for the Server version and then re-used this for the Desktop version.

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One Reply to “VirtualBox + Windows Server 2016 + Network Adapter Issues”
    Jonno Reply
    November 21st 2018, 1:51 pm

    Wow, this worked for me in November 2018. I’ve been searched everywhere for the solution. I was using the wrong advanced settings. Thank you!

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