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outlookvirtualboxconflict

Outlook Messenger conflicts with Virtualbox

The office I work in, uses Outlook Messenger for internal communication. And I want to use VirtualBox for some development purpose being in the office network.

But after installing VirtualBox the Outlook IP is somehow intercepted. I know, if I uninstall VBox, Outlook will function like before. But I don't want to uninstall VBox.

How can I resolve the conflict?

Is there a way I can temporarily shut off the VBox's IP configuration so the Outlook can work nice? In this way I can sacrifice Outlook for team communication for that niche bit of time while I would use VBox.

Solution

  • It's easy. Solution given by my colleage Mr. Afzal Hossain:

    As of Windows 7:

    Step 1: Open Network and Sharing Center:
    Open Network and Sharing Center

    Step 2: Change adapter settings:
    Change adapter settings

    Step 3: Disable the VirtualBox Host-Only Network:
    Disable the VirtualBox Host-Only Network

    And yala! Now get back to the Outlook Messenger and right click and Refresh the users, it'll work fine. :)

    Bonus Tip

    Make a shortcut of VBox connection
    You can make it a Desktop Shortcut, so that you can easily Enable/Disable the connection anytime.

    Props: Mr. Afzal Hossain Noman.