Nonexistent host networking interface Error while starting VM

Question

The VM would not start , I am using 64 bit Windows 7.Oracle virtual version (Qt 5.6.2) v 5.2.18. Follwoing error is thrown :-
Nonexistent host networking interface

Can you please help install the VM ASAP?

Answer 1

It looks like that Host-Only Adapter is not present at your end, please find the attached document to create Host-Only Adapter and attach it to the virtual machine.

Answer 2

This occurs mainly when the following is performed:

1. VM is running fine, and in Bridged networking mode connected to the LAN network interface. This interface is connected to a wireless router
2. The VM state is saved
3. Host is put to sleep
4. Wireless router is unplugged
5. Host is woken up
6. A different network device, in this case a network hub is plugged into the LAN
7. The VM is started again, and the error appears

The workaround is to delete the savestate and start the VM again.