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:
For organizations and individuals considering or currently using VMware display driver version 8.17.2.14, the following recommendations are offered:
Version 8.17.2.14, given its compatibility with Windows 7, likely supports both driver models or implements WDDM as the primary interface with fallback XPDM compatibility.
Right-click the Windows Start menu and select . Expand the Display adapters category. Right-click on VMware SVGA 3D and choose Properties . Navigate to the Driver tab.
The VertiGIS support team traced the cause to a faulty display driver in VMware virtualized environments, specifically occurring after VMware Tools version 11.2.5 was installed. The solution was to install "VMware, Inc. - Display - 8.17.2.14". The support team noted that not only ArcGIS processes were affected—the misbehavior also affected WMPS processes and was observed in AutoCAD environments. They recommended that all customers using VMware for virtualization check their environments for similar behavior.
While version 8.17.2.14 resolves specific issues, IT administrators should be aware of several important considerations:
The SVGA 3D driver replaces the basic Windows VGA driver to provide:
This report provides technical details, context, and installation information regarding the VMware, Inc. - Display - 8.17.2.14 driver, based on data available as of April 2026. 1. Executive Summary Driver Name: VMware, Inc. - Display - 8.17.2.14 Video/Display Driver (SVGA) Release Date: Early 2021 (Approx. Feb-Mar 2021) Archived/Older Driver (Superseded by 9.x+ versions) Primary OS Support:
The VMware SVGA display driver version 8.17.2.14 represents an important milestone in VMware's graphics virtualization for legacy Windows operating systems. Released in March 2021, it primarily addressed the OpenGL DLL unloading bug (VMware Bug 83440) and resolved various process termination, BSOD, and resolution issues affecting VMware Workstation and vSphere environments.
The WDDM architecture requires the host system to have appropriate graphics capabilities. For Windows 7 Aero support, recommended host GPU requirements included NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or later, or ATI Radeon HD 2600 or later.
without necessarily reinstalling the entire VMware Tools package. Technical Limitations and Evolution
| Package Version | Supported Operating Systems | File Size | Last Updated | |----------------|----------------------------|-----------|---------------| | 8.17.2.14 | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 | 7.5 MB | March 11, 2021 | | 8.17.2.14 | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 | 17.1 MB | March 11, 2021 |