Hyper-V

Loxa · 26 Nov 2018 at 16:32

Hi, thinking about making a virtual desktop but just wondering do i have to install a gpu driver and visual c++ etc again?

Loxa · 26 Nov 2018 at 16:51

andshrew said:
Configuring the operating system of a virtual machine is essentially the same as setting up that of a physical computer. If the software you're going to be installing needs a visual c++ redistribution installed then you'll need to install it in the VM as you normally would.

The drivers you install will be different - you'll need to install the Hyper-V Integration Services once you've completed the base OS install which will then configure the VMs drivers.

Right ok, is the "Hyper-V Integration Services" an option in the VM i check to install or do i have to download it from another source?

Loxa · 26 Nov 2018 at 17:47

andshrew said:
It should come down as part of Windows Update assuming you're running Hyper-V on Windows 10 or Server 2016.

If you're on an earlier version you need to manually install it from the guest ISO - there should be a right-click option on the VM to automatically attach the image.

Ahhh ok, i am on windows 10.

Loxa · 26 Nov 2018 at 18:04

Thank you both for all the information much appreciated.

Loxa · 27 Nov 2018 at 11:11

Have the VM up and running with an internet connection but it feels laggy, maybe hyper-v is not what i am looking for since i am trying to run low demaniding games on it (dual log).

Loxa · 27 Nov 2018 at 12:43

ChrisD. said:
What games? It needs CPU cycles to drive graphics so it's never going to work well.

Old game called Archlord, not a big issue was more of a want than a need.