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I’ve been running Parallels for about a month now with no problems, then out of nowhere my Parallels’ wireless connection to the internet just stopped working. (No problem with my internet connection on OSX or Bootcamp).

I tried the possible solutions talked about on the Parallels forum regarding this problem, and contacted their tech support several times, but no has responded.

I was wondering if anyone here has had the same problem, and/or can offer some tips for getting Parallels to connect to the internet again.

Thanks.

so your Mac wireless connection is fine, but Parallels can’t use it?

Hmmm. I know there is a setting for the VM that indicates how you want the networking to be accomplished. Have you checked that?

so your Mac wireless connection is fine, but Parallels can’t use it?

Hmmm. I know there is a setting for the VM that indicates how you want the networking to be accomplished. Have you checked that?

Yeah,

I’ve been messing around with the different networking options, I guess it’s just about time to reinstall, start from scratch, and HOPE it doesn’t happen again.

Make sure after you set up your Windows install in Parallels, that you make a clone of your VM. Keep it local, or keep it on a dvd, backup disk whatever. That way, in the event of a catastrophe, you can quickly and easily drop in your cloned version, and you’re up and running.

Even better, get in the habit of cloning your installs. I hear Parallels v3.0 has some nice new backup solutions, but I haven’t yet sprung for it.

I currently run two VMs. One is for every type of browser under the sun, and the other is for XP applications. That way I can run IE 5, 6, 7, and anything else and not interfere with the system setup for applications.

Make sure after you set up your Windows install in Parallels, that you make a clone of your VM.

What are the steps for making a clone of the VM?

Thanks.

File > Clone… Give it a name, and let ‘er rip.

Thanks!