Tricking Virtual Machines

[poli3no]

So I started a similar topic on TH but then I realized this is probably a better place to ask.

I am trying to install Sims 3 on a VM for my niece (last time she had access to my pc for an extended period I got malware).

The problem is that Sims 3 checks your gpu for compatability and if it isnt listed in the games gpu list then you have to add it manually.

The problem is that when running a VM the virtual gpu obviously isnt on the list of supported gpus and it adding it is very hard since every manufacturer has custom made rules for their gpus.

I tried tinkering and converting the rules from other manufacturers to get the virtual GPU to work but to no avail.

The thing is that the game tries to set video settings to suit the gpu (which you later can change), but if it isnt recognized it wont even give you the chance to set the settings. (EA.. pls...)

 

I got the idea that if I could change the VM gpu information in the registry to have identical information to say an nvidia 460, the game would start propperly. The thing is tho I dont really know how where to start, I need the dxdiag to output identical display info as it would with a supported gpu.

 

I am running windows 10, I would switch to linux and make it easier on me but I cant because of adobe.

Worst case scenario I might have to dualboot linux and then through that run a VM with a gpu passthrough with AMD and Nvidia at the same time (the only 2 gpus I own, sadly fx8350 doesn't intergrated graphics).

 

Lastly; is there any possibility to create a virtual device that would mimic a gpu just cosmetically? As in only look as if a gpu is connected so that Sims can let the game launch?

 

Thanks in advance, 1k cookie points to whoever solves this.

[Droidbot]

why are you trying to put it in a VM? just run it on the hardware, gpu passthrough on Windows is a mess.

 

make a new user account and just apply Windows Parental Controls on the account.

[poli3no]

3 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

why are you trying to put it in a VM? just run it on the hardware, gpu passthrough on Windows is a mess.

Last time I had to format my pc after my niece was done with it. Also I don't want to do a passthrough on windows, worst case scenario I'll dualboot linux and then do it there.

[danomicar]

5 minutes ago, poli3no said:

Last time I had to format my pc after my niece was done with it. Also I don't want to do a passthrough on windows, worst case scenario I'll dualboot linux and then do it there.

You could completely disable internet access on her windows account. I'd be amazed if she could get malware with no net

[poli3no]

Just now, mcfly said:

You could completely disable internet access on her windows account. I'd be amazed if she could get malware with no net

Haha I knew this would come up, she doesn't game exclusively, she does go out surfing.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 hour ago, poli3no said:

Haha I knew this would come up, she doesn't game exclusively, she does go out surfing.

Then just limit what the user can do in group policy. You can then make it so they can't run any code they download. That will solve all your problems.