winget install --id=VirtualDrivers.Virtual-Display-Driver -e This project creates a virtual monitor in Windows that functions just like a physical display. It is particularly useful for applications such as streaming, virtual reality, screen recording, and headless servers—systems that operate without a physical display attached.
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This project creates a virtual monitor in Windows that functions just like a physical display. It is particularly useful for applications such as streaming, virtual reality, screen recording, and headless servers—systems that operate without a physical display attached.
Unlike traditional monitors, this virtual display supports custom resolutions and refresh rates beyond hardware limitations—offering greater flexibility for advanced setups. You can also use custom EDIDs to simulate or emulate existing hardware displays.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> Before using the Virtual Display Driver, ensure the following dependencies are installed:
> - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
> If you encounter the error vcruntime140.dll not found, download and install the latest version from the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable page.
Step 1: Download the Virtual Driver Control app.
Step 2: Extract to a folder and run the app
Step 3: Verify the Installation (Optional)
Manual installation can be found in the wiki
The table below shows a comparison with other popular Indirect Display Driver projects.
¹ ARM64 Support in Windows 11 24H2 or later may require test signing be enabled.
HDR Support Now Available for Windows 11 23H2+
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Free code signing on Windows provided by <a href="https://signpath.io">SignPath.io</a>, certificate by <a href="https://signpath.org">SignPath Foundation</a>
Advanced 32bit IEEE Float Audio brought to you by **Lune Studios**.
This software is provided "AS IS" with NO IMPLICIT OR EXPLICIT warranty. It's worth noting that while this software functioned without issues on our systems, there is no guarantee that it will not impact your computer. It operates in User Mode(Session0), which reduces the likelihood of causing system instability, such as the Blue Screen of Death. However, exercise caution when using this software.