"Network Connections" is empty on Windows Operating System

If you have installed acronis, use this:
https://kb.acronis.com/content/2980 (maybe you need this http://blog.ronnypot.nl/?p=843 if security property is greyed out)

Otherwise, use this:
http://www.askvg.com/fix-network-connections-folder-is-empty-in-windows-not-showing-network-adapters-list/

VMWare Internet Connection Problem

Problem: 
I cannot connect to internet with VMWare
OS: Windows 7
VM: Ubuntu
Connection Type: NAT

How I fix it:
Start>Type in "Network and Sharing Center">Change Adapter Setting

Right Click "VMware Network Adapter VMnet1", Click Diagnose, and fix whatever problems (by clicking the fixing button), do the same for "VMware Network Adapter VMnet8".