[Solved] Windows 8.1 driver install required?

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michaelbr5156
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[Solved] Windows 8.1 driver install required?

Post by michaelbr5156 »

My host OS is MX Linux 19.4, and my guest OS is Windows 8.1, normally when I install my Windows 8.1 OS as standalone or in a dual boot, I'll need to install the manufacturer's drivers after installing the OS, in a VM environment, do I need to do that? I'm guessing not, since my Linux host has all the required drivers loaded, new to VM, thought it better asking than be sorry later.
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Thanks for your comment/suggestion. It's much appreciated.
Michael
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Re: Windows 8.1 driver install required?

Post by mpack »

If you chose the Windows 8.1 template when you created the VM, then all of the VM hardware is supported natively by the guest OS: no additional hardware drivers required.

You should however install the Guest Additions to get better graphics - I'm aware that you already created a topic for that.
michaelbr5156
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Re: Windows 8.1 driver install required?

Post by michaelbr5156 »

mpack wrote:If you chose the Windows 8.1 template when you created the VM, then all of the VM hardware is supported natively by the guest OS: no additional hardware drivers required.

You should however install the Guest Additions to get better graphics - I'm aware that you already created a topic for that.
Thanks for your tip, I'll give it a try later.
Thanks for your comment/suggestion. It's much appreciated.
Michael
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Host OS: MX Linux 19.4, VB 6.1.14_Debian r140239, Guest OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
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