Hello all,
Version 9.2.350 Release of the Windows guest tools has been released.
Download the latest release here: https://github.com/xcp-ng/win-pv-drivers/releases
It will be integrated into the XCP-ng built-in tools ISO after a test period of 2 weeks.
This major release brings a new Windows guest agent with many new features, plus multiple other improvements.
To download XenClean, click here. The installer downloads also includes a copy of XenClean and XenBootFix. It is not necessary to run XenClean when upgrading from previous versions of the XCP-ng Windows guest tools, unless prompted by the installer. Remember to carefully read XenClean docs before use.
Note: Always download the latest XenClean/XenBootFix from https://github.com/xcp-ng/win-pv-drivers/releases
Before installing
Thank you for using our Windows PV tools. Please carefully read the instructions below.
It is not necessary to run XenClean when upgrading from previous versions of the XCP-ng Windows guest tools, unless prompted by the installer.
Not compatible with the "Manage Citrix PV drivers via Windows Update" option. You must disable this option before installing.
Changes since 9.1.200
NEW: Overhauled Windows guest agent with many new features:
Supports configuring guest IP addresses from within the host using xe vif-configure-ipv4 and xe vif-configure-ipv6.
Session agent now gains a tray icon and About dialog.
Improved clipboard sync stability and accuracy.
Better reporting of OS versions.
Time sync is now integrated with W32Time. NTP is now the only recommended setup for time sync on XCP-ng Windows guests.
Improved: Update XSTDVGA to v0.1.211.1039; improve compatibility.
Improved: Better reporting of IPv6 addresses.
Fixed: Better network stability during high load.
Fixed: Storage driver bug fixes.
Fixed: Better installer resilience when the offboard task is pending.
Help / Community support
If you encounter installation/uninstallation errors, please try again with one of the following commands:
For installing:
msiexec.exe /i XenTools-x64.msi /log install.log
For uninstalling:
msiexec.exe /x XenTools-x64.msi /log uninstall.log
Please include this log along with the file C:\Windows\INF\setupapi.dev.log in your bug report. These files will help us troubleshoot any installation issues.
Additionally, please report any errors or BSOD you encounter during testing of this release. Your feedback is very appreciated.
Discussion: https://xcp-ng.org/forum (preferred)
Issue Tracker: https://github.com/xcp-ng/xcp/issues
IRC: #xcp-ng and #xcp-ng-dev on irc.freenode.net
Full Changelog: https://github.com/xcp-ng/win-pv-drivers/compare/v9.1.200...v9.2.350
Original build: https://github.com/xcp-ng/win-pv-drivers/actions/runs/31088530595
