How to Install Windows with VirtIO in Hyperion

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at October 20th, 2025

→ Applies to: Hyperion 9.x and above

 

Step 1. Login to Hyperion GUI (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the correct information)

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. Create a virtual machine in Hyperion ("How to Create a VM in SynetoOS 6")

IMPORTANT
In the article "How to Create a VM in SynetoOS 6," Step 7 ("Configure paravirtualized hardware drivers during installation") is mandatory, otherwise the VirtIO drivers will not be installed.

 

Step 3. Boot a VM from the CD/DVD drive in Hyperion ("How to Boot a VM from a CD/DVD Drive in Hyperion")

Step 4. Click Load driver to load the Paravirtual disk drivers

 

Step 5. Click OK

 

Step 6. Select the correct version of the Paravirtual disk drivers for the operating system, then click on Next

To identify the correct version, check the entry E:\amd64\2kXX\vioscsi.inf.
For example, 2k22 corresponds to Windows Server 2022
For example, w10 corresponds to Windows 10


Step 7. Proceed with the standard Windows installation process


Step 8. Install VirtIO and Guest Tools on a Windows VM ("How to Install VirtIO and Guest Agent Tools on a Windows VM")