Solving "No Drivers" Issue for VMware Virtual Network Card in Imported VirtualBox VM

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to solve the "No Drivers" issue that occurs when importing a VirtualBox VM into VMware Workstation or Player on a Windows 10 system. This issue can prevent the network card from being installed properly.

Context

When trying to start a Windows 10 22H2 VM imported from VirtualBox in VMware Workstation or Player, the network card may not be installed correctly. This issue is due to the lack of appropriate network adapter drivers in the imported VM. In this article, we will cover the steps to install the necessary drivers to resolve this issue.

Prerequisites

• VirtualBox VM exported to an OVA or OVF file
• VMware Workstation or Player installed on a Windows 10 system

Solution

Step 1: Import the VM into VMware Workstation or Player

Follow the instructions provided by VMware to import the VirtualBox VM into VMware Workstation or Player:

• Importing a Virtual Machine from a File
• Importing a Virtual Machine from a File

Step 2: Install VMware Tools

VMware Tools is a collection of device drivers and services that improve the performance and functionality of the VM. Follow these steps to install VMware Tools:

1. Power on the VM and log in to the operating system.
2. Go to the VMware Tools installation media (usually a CD/DVD or an ISO file).
3. Run the VMware Tools installer.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Step 3: Install the VMware Network Adapter

Once VMware Tools is installed, you can install the VMware network adapter:

1. Power off the VM.
2. Edit the VM settings in VMware Workstation or Player.
3. Add a new network adapter and select "VMXNET 3" as the adapter type.
4. Power on the VM and log in to the operating system.
5. Go to the Device Manager and install the VMware network adapter driver.