If your virtual screen goes black, flickers constantly, or locks to a low resolution (like 800x600) after this update, the driver did not register correctly. Open Device Manager inside the VM.
A blog post detailed an issue with causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes on VMware Workstation 16, with the stop code PFN SHARE COUNT pointing to vm3dmp.sys . The problem appeared after upgrading the virtual machine's hardware compatibility to Workstation 16 (from version 15).
If you'd like to check if this driver is , would you prefer instructions for: Finding the version number in Device Manager? Updating to a newer version like 9.17.5.1? Microsoft Update Catalog
The XPDM (XP Display Driver Model) driver: vmware inc. - display - 8.17.2.14
The driver is specifically designed for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems, with extended support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The driver appears in Windows Update as an optional driver update. Users can locate it by navigating to .
Paradoxically, while version 8.17.2.14 fixed a major memory leak, it introduced a second issue related to session switching. In some environments, administrators who installed this specific driver experienced (the session used by Windows services).
VMware frequently publishes these drivers to the Microsoft Update Catalog, meaning they can be automatically installed or updated via standard Windows updates even if the full VMware Tools package isn't manually updated. If your virtual screen goes black, flickers constantly,
Check the box for to block Windows from attempting to install it on your physical machine. Best Practice: Use VMware Tools Instead
OpenGL 3.3 Core Profile, DirectX 9/10 (varies by host capabilities) Why Version 8.17.2.14 Appears via Windows Update
In a virtualized environment running on platforms like VMware vSphere ESXi or Workstation, a virtual machine lacks direct physical hardware access to a GPU unless configured for raw PCIe pass-through. Instead, VMware assigns a virtual graphics adapter known as the . The problem appeared after upgrading the virtual machine's
When deploying a VM on hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Workstation Pro, or Fusion, installing VMware Tools is standard procedure. The 8.17.xx driver branch ships embedded in specific legacy iterations of the VMware Tools package to guarantee that older Windows architectures receive stable display capabilities. 2. The Microsoft Update Catalog
Fixes issues where the guest OS fails to resize properly when dragging the VMware window.
If you are running Windows on a physical, standard desktop or laptop and see this driver, it usually means the machine was migrated from a virtual environment. Physical-to-Virtual tools often leave remnant registry keys and driver hooks behind. Windows Update reads these old identifiers and accidentally pushes the VMware driver to your physical hardware. Key Benefits of Version 8.17.2.14
driver is a VMware SVGA (Super VGA) driver designed for Windows-based virtual machines (VMs) running on VMware ESXi or Workstation. Its primary functions include: Display Optimization:
Extract the driver from the VMware Tools ISO mounted in the guest VM: