Installing Guest Agent and Services

Microsoft Windows does not have native support for VirtIO devices included. There is external support through open-source drivers, which are available compiled and signed for Windows.

Download the latest build of the ISO from here:

Without this agent, the network interface cards (NIC) and discs are not detected in Windows.

This is why the ISO file must be embedded in the system as a virtual CD device.

For more information, see Windows VirtIO Drivers.