> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/deployr/bare-metal-on-hypervisors/bare-metal-with-proxmox.md).

# Bare metal with Proxmox

Add VirtIO drivers to WinPE when deploying to QEMU-based hypervisors, including Proxmox and VirtualBox.

QEMU-based hypervisors often use VirtIO network and storage devices. Add the required VirtIO drivers to your x64 WinPE boot image before deploying Windows.

Download the latest VirtIO driver ISO from [Fedora People](https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/latest-virtio/virtio-win.iso).

Extract the ISO. Add the drivers from the following folders to the WinPE driver pack associated with your x64 boot image.

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Regenerate the WinPE boot image. The virtual network adapter and disk should then be available.

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### Windows Driver Pack

You can create a driver pack from the entire ISO. For a smaller, focused package, collect the Windows 11 x64 (`amd64`) driver folders instead.

Tag and label the driver pack in the dashboard. This ensures DeployR selects it during operating system deployment.

The [Import-ProxMoxDriverPack.ps1](https://github.com/2pintsoftware/2Pint-DeployR/blob/main/Automation/Import-ProxMoxDriverPack.ps1) script located on the 2Pint Software Github repository automates this process. It downloads and extracts the ISO, collects Windows 11 x64 drivers in `ProxX64DP`, and creates a Driver Pack content item in DeployR.

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Update the created content item's **Manufacturer** and **Model** values to match your virtual environment.

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