Virtio network interface is not recognized by Windows after installing the virtio-win drivers

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • A Windows Server 2019 in non-English locale (German) doesn't recognize several virtio devices even after running the virtio-win installer.

Environment

  • OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) 4.17
  • OpenShift Virtualization 4.17
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019 VM in German
  • Virtio devices

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