13.2. Installing drivers with a virtualized floppy disk

This procedure covers installing the para-virtualized drivers during a Windows installation.
  • Upon installing the Windows VM for the first time using the run-once menu attach viostor.vfd as a floppy
    1. Windows Server 2003

      When windows prompts to press F6 for third party drivers, do so and follow the onscreen instructions.
    2. Windows Server 2008

      When the installer prompts you for the driver, click on Load Driver, point the installer to drive A: and pick the driver that suits your guest operating system and architecture.
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