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This project creates avirtual monitor in Windows that functions just like a physical display. It is particularly useful for applications such asstreaming, virtual reality, screen recording, andheadless 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.

• Driver Installer (Windows 10/11) - Check theReleases page for the latest version and release notes.

• Step 1: Download the Virtual Driver Control app.

  • You can download the installer directly from theReleases page.

• Step 2: Extract to a folder and run the app

  • Launch the VDC.
  • Click the Install button.

• Step 3: Verify the Installation (Optional)

  • Check if the Virtual Display Driver is correctly installed by running the following:
  • Device Manager: Check "Device Manager" under "Display Adapters."
  • Settings: Check display settings under system settings and see if the virtual displays show.

While VDC is a good and friendly way to work with VDD, you can also do a a lot manually. Like adding or removing resolutions or enable/disablefunctions, which is done by editing vdd_settings.xml. You should be able to locate the file at the default location:C:\VirtualDisplayDriver\vdd_settings.xml

For more information about manual installation, uninstallation and "personalization", please check out theWiki here onthe project GitHub repository. If you are into tinkering, check out the Powershell scripts inCommunity scripts.

The table below shows a comparison with other popular Indirect Display Driverprojects.

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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• Shoutout toMikeTheTech Project Manager, Owner, and Programmer
• Shoutout tozjoasan Programmer. For scripts, EDID integration, and parts of installer.
• Shoutout toBud Former Lead Programmer, has since left the project.
• Shoutout toRoshkins for the original repo.
• Shoutout toBaloukj for the 8-bit / 10-bit support. (Also, first to push the new Microsoft Driver public!)
• Shoutout toAnakngtokwa for assisting with finding driver sources.
• Microsoft Indirect Display Driver/Sample (Driver code)
• Thanks toAKATrevorJay for the hi-res EDID.
• Shoutout toLexTrack for the MiniScreenRecorder script.

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.