graphic drivers

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groknet
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Joined: 30. Dec 2010, 08:07
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE Debian
Guest OSses: win xp

graphic drivers

Post by groknet »

Hello
I have installed win xp and win 7 on a win xp computer.

The host computer has good ATI graphics drivers but the virtual computers dont get that only
standard vga display adapter.

I have installed the lates drivers for the graphics card in both virtual computers - the
install seems to work but there is no effect - the drivers in device manager are still
standard driver.

What can i do to install correct drivers?

Greetings Grok
BillG
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Location: Sydney, Australia

Re: graphic drivers

Post by BillG »

The OS in the vm does not see the graphics card in the host machine. It uses its own emulated graphics card. Installing the driver for the card in the host is a waste of time. Installing the guest additions should sort out your problem.
Bill
groknet
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Primary OS: MS Windows XP
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Re: graphic drivers

Post by groknet »

Tx :-)
Well i have no idea how to install that, is that done in virtual box settings or should i download
some files?
groknet
Posts: 5
Joined: 30. Dec 2010, 08:07
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE Debian
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Re: graphic drivers

Post by groknet »

No matter - i found it.
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