diff --git a/evolinux-base/defaults/main.yml b/evolinux-base/defaults/main.yml
index 9debc8ab..6f28fd5e 100644
--- a/evolinux-base/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/evolinux-base/defaults/main.yml
@@ -77,7 +77,6 @@ evolinux_packages_include: True
 
 evolinux_packages_system: True
 evolinux_packages_diagnostic: True
-evolinux_packages_hardware: True
 evolinux_packages_hardware_raid: True
 evolinux_packages_common: True
 evolinux_packages_stretch: True
@@ -223,4 +222,4 @@ evolinux_generateldif_include: True
 evolinux_cron_checkhpraid_frequency: daily
 
 # Motd
-evolinux_motd_include: True
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+evolinux_motd_include: True
diff --git a/evolinux-base/tasks/packages.yml b/evolinux-base/tasks/packages.yml
index f4eafc6c..b4a1d666 100644
--- a/evolinux-base/tasks/packages.yml
+++ b/evolinux-base/tasks/packages.yml
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
       - hdparm
       - smartmontools
       - lm-sensors
-  when: evolinux_packages_hardware | bool
+  when: ansible_virtualization_role == "host"
 
 - name: Install/Update common tools
   apt: