Windows 10: VMware driver is missing - you can do that

If you want to install the Windows 10 Technical Preview with VMware, the error message "Driver missing" may appear. In this practical tip, we explain what you can do to solve the problem in this case.

Windows 10 fails due to missing VMware driver - you can do that

The installation of the Windows 10 Technical Preview via ISO and VMware Player is relatively easy. Nevertheless, you may get the message that a driver is missing. The error is mostly due to the selected setting.

• If you use the VMware Player for the Windows 10 installation, first run through a few program windows in which you have to make the necessary settings. The wrong specification can cause the message about the missing driver.
• In the "Select a Guest Operating System" window, select "Microsoft Windows" first. You should specify the Windows version below. Windows 10 is not shown as an option here. Therefore choose "Windows 8 x64". With this setting, VMware automatically installs all required drivers with the operating system. The installation should therefore be carried out without any problems.

We have summarized what you need to consider when installing Windows 10 in another practical tip.