Question 1

Can I use NVMe drives with Windows 7 in a virtual machine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use NVMe drivers with Windows 7 in a virtual machine. However, there is no native support for this disk type in this OS. However, you need to install the appropriate drivers manually.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for adding an NVMe drive?

Accepted Answer

If you want to test in a virtual setup, use VMware Workstation Pro, which works with NVMe. Make sure your system supports virtualization. Also, install the needed fixes from Microsoft for it to work.

Question 3

Why is there an exclamation mark next to PCI Device in Device Manager?

Accepted Answer

You will see an exclamation mark. That is, it means that the NVMe driver for the hardware you just added is not automatically installed. To fix this, you need to download and install the appropriate driver.

Question 4

Can I clone a SATA disk to an NVMe disk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can clone a SATA device to an NVMe disk. To do this, you need to add the NVMe disk. Then, you use cloning software or tools to transfer the data.

Question 5

What should I do if Windows 7 VM does not recognize the drive?

Accepted Answer

When adding a new disk in VMware, make sure you select the NVMe disk type. If it still doesn't recognize it, make sure you have installed the correct drivers for the hardware.

Question 6

Is it necessary to install Microsoft hotfixes for NVMe support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to install extra fixes because Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7. In short, this lets you use new disk types like NVMe.

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