Provides seamless mouse integration (no more cursor "trapped" in the window), automatic resolution scaling when you resize the VM window, and clipboard sharing (copy-paste between host and guest).
Spice-guest-tools-0.164.iso Download: Enhancing Your Windows Virtual Machine Performance
When mounted inside your virtual machine, it installs a complete suite of optimization utilities:
In your virtualization manager (virt-manager, oVirt, or Boxes), attach spice-guest-tools-0.164.iso as a CD-ROM device to the Windows VM. Spice-guest-tools-0.164.iso Download
The installer will automatically detect your OS architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and install the appropriate VirtIO and QXL drivers.
The 0.164 version of the tools is an older release, which you will primarily encounter when using virtualization software from a few years ago, or when following historical installation guides. While it is still functional, using the latest version from the official SPICE website is highly recommended, as it includes newer drivers and numerous bug fixes and performance improvements.
You can find the specific version or the latest release through these sources: Direct Download (v0.164): Available via the UTM GitHub repository Official SPICE Repository: Browse all versions, including legacy drivers, at the SPICE Space download page UTM Support Page: Navigate to the UTM Support section to find the latest "Guest Tools and Drivers" for Windows. spice-space.org 2. Mount the ISO in your VM spice-space
Once the installation wizard finishes, select the option to . A clean restart is mandatory for the system services and hardware drivers to initialize correctly. Verifying the Installation
The installation process is straightforward, involving mounting the ISO as a virtual CD drive and running the installer. Step-by-Step Installation Guide Windows - UTM Documentation
If you cannot copy and paste after installation, open the Windows Task Manager ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc ) inside the VM. Ensure that vdagent.exe or the SPICE VDAgent service is running. If it is stopped, open the Windows app ( services.msc ), locate the SPICE VDAgent, right-click it, and select Start (set its startup type to Automatic). Display Resolution is Still Locked If one does not exist
The legitimate home for all SPICE guest tools releases is the hosted on GitLab (formerly on freedesktop.org). Here is the direct path to version 0.164:
Locate the . If one does not exist, add a new choice.