2 Downloading the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows

Before you can install the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows you must download them from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud or My Oracle Support (MOS).

To download the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud:

  1. Navigate to https://edelivery.oracle.com and log in.

  2. Search for Oracle Linux.

  3. Select DLP: Oracle Linux 8.9.0.0.0 (Oracle Linux), or DLP: Oracle Linux 9.3.0.0.0 (Oracle Linux).

    Important:

    If you are using Oracle Linux 7, select either package.
  4. Click Continue.

  5. In the Platforms / Languages column, select Microsoft Windows x64 (64 bit) in the list and then click Continue.

  6. Review and accept the Oracle License Agreement and then click Continue.

  7. Click the file name that has the description: Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows, Version 2.2, and save it to your system.

To download the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows from MOS:

  1. From the MOS home page, click the Patches & Updates tab.

  2. From the Patch Search options, enter 27637937 in the Patch Name or Number field and then click Search. Don't select any of the Platform options.

  3. In the search results table, click the 27637937 Patch Name that corresponds to the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows, Version 2.2, which is shown in the Description field.

  4. From the Patch Details page, click Download.

    The File Download window opens.

  5. Click the link for the zip file and save it to your system.