HP XP P9000 Performance Advisor Software v6.0 Install Guide

1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add Hardware to start the Add Hardware wizard.
3. In the Welcome window, click Next.
4. In The wizard can help you install other hardware window, select Install the hardware that I
manually select from a list, and click Next.
5. From the list of hardware types, select the type of hardware you are installing window, select
Network adapters, and click Next.
6. In the Select Network Adapter window, do the following:
a. Manufacturers: Select Microsoft.
b. Network Adapter: Select Microsoft Loopback Adapter.
c. Click Next.
7. In The wizard is ready to install your hardware window, click Next.
8. In the Completing the Add Hardware Wizard window, click Finish.
The remaining steps are same as given for Windows XP.
Removing a Loopback Adapter
To remove a Loopback Adapter:
1. Display System in the Windows Control Panel.
2. In the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
3. In the Device Manager window, expand Network adapters. You must see Microsoft Loopback
Adapter.
4. Right-click Microsoft Loopback Adapter and select Uninstall.
5. Click OK.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Remove the line from the
DRIVE_LETTER:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file
and
DRIVE_LETTER:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file
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