Make sure NVIDIA Fabric Manager is running and has the same version number as the GPU drivers.
Can I use Windows on a Droplet?
Validated on 6 Mar 2025 • Last edited on 18 Mar 2026
No, you cannot use Windows on a Droplet. We do not provide Windows images for Droplets and do not support Windows custom images.
In our feedback portal, you can add your support for Windows Droplets. Additionally, we encourage you to consider using open source software for your projects.
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