Windows does not include Virtio drivers by default. To install Windows onto a Virtio-SCSI drive, you must load the drivers manually during the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen.
When mounted, the VirtIO ISO contains driver folders for various Windows versions and device types: virtio iso download
| Type | URL / Location | Use Case | |------|----------------|-----------| | | https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/ | Production environments. Contains signed, tested drivers. | | Latest Stable ISO | https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/virtio-win.iso | Direct download of the current stable ISO. | | CI (Continuous Integration) Builds | https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/ci-virtio/ | Development/test versions. Newer but less stable. | Windows does not include Virtio drivers by default
Select the SCSI controller driver to make your virtual disk appear. Updating Existing Drivers Contains signed, tested drivers
The Virtio ISO image is available for download from various sources, including:
This version has undergone the most testing and is recommended for production environments.
The most common source for production-ready VirtIO ISOs is the repository, maintained by the Red Hat/Fedora virtualization team.