VirtualBox Windows Guest enable NIC crashing

Scenario / Question:

When I enable my nic or network card in a VirtualBox Windows guest the guest crashes with Guru Meditation error

Solution / Answer:

Change the network adapter type in VirtualBox from PCnet-Fast to Intel PRO

Change Network Adapter

In VirutalBox manager:

Select the Virtual Machine > Click Settings > Network > Adapter Type > Intel PRO

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Fabio Milano has written 70 articles for us. Fabio Milano is a certified RHCE, MCP, and CFOI. He runs an IT consulting and services company called RDS Support inc. Website:http://www.rdssupport.com

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