Creating a virtual NIC on windows 7

How to create a virtual NIC on Windows 7 ? I need the Device Drivers for installing the Virtual NIC that can be listed in Device Manager.

When Enabled it should connect to the same computer. I want to share my internet connection on this virtual LAN and then use it.

networking

JOHN

Posted 2011-09-24T18:54:59.847

Reputation: 285

Answers

Under hdwwiz.exe - ... - Select from list - Network Adapters, you should have a "Microsoft Loopback Adapter" device.

Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to install the Microsoft Loopback adapter in Windows XP
How to install a Loopback Adapter in Windows 7

user1686

Posted 2011-09-24T18:54:59.847

Reputation: 283 655

note: in windows 8 it's named "Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter", source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2777200

– Gizmo – 2014-07-13T15:34:51.687

1On Windows 10 it's also under Network Adapters > choose Microsoft under Manufacturers > choose under Model "Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter" – Jan – 2017-08-22T14:44:25.797

First go to 'My computer'
Right click & go to 'Manage'
'Device manager' & right click 'Add legacy hardware'
Press 'Next'
Choose second 'Setup manually'
Then find 'Network Adapter' & 'Next'
'Microsoft' or select the 'Loopback' adapter
Press 'Next'

The virtual loopback adapter is configured your System.

user213061

Posted 2011-09-24T18:54:59.847

Reputation: 81