james1977

Does anybody know how to assign a static IP address in XP without a network connection? when I have no network connection XP can not connect to its static address, so I cannnot create communication between my PC with my vitual PC, which is a linux operating system. I have a network card in the computer but it shows no IP address when no cable plugged in. When I ping other IP address from virtual PC, the issued ARP package can be captured in XP with ethereal.

Thanks for your suggestions! I have resolved the problems using Microsoft Loopback Adapter. thx! Join pin 1 <-> 3 and pin 2<->6. I think this is an effective method, but it has some difficulty. felix: your method cannot activate ip configure.