Hi Chadrodriguezaz
The VMXNET 3 adapter is the next generation of a para virtualized NIC designed for performance and requires virtual machines version 7.
yes, Windows NT and 2000 doesn't support this advanced adapter vmxnet3.
I believe you have already looked this Kb: - Choosing a network adapter for your virtual machine
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Thank you
Karanveer
[VCP6,CCNA,NPP,NSS}
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