#Windows11 #WindowsTao #QCOW2 #Virtualization #Proxmox #KVM #TechUpdate
qemu-img create -f qcow2 my-clean-win11.qcow2 40G # Then install normally using the Windows 11 ISO Windows 11 Tao.qcow2 UPD Download
: Dozens of background services, telemetry, and pre-installed apps are deleted to save space. qemu-system-x86_64 \ -m 8192 \ -cpu host \
First, check if Microsoft offers Windows 11 images for virtual machines. Microsoft provides official VHDX images for testing and development purposes through its official channels. : Pre-built virtual images from unofficial sources like
qemu-system-x86_64 \ -m 8192 \ -cpu host \ -smp 4 \ -enable-kvm \ -drive file=win11-vm.qcow2,format=qcow2 \ -cdrom /path/to/Win11_English_x64v2.iso \ -boot d \ -device qemu-xhci \ -device usb-kbd \ -device usb-tablet
With Tao images, this should not happen. If it does, the builder used an old ISO. Add -cpu host,+svm (AMD) or +vmx (Intel) to your QEMU command.
: Pre-built virtual images from unofficial sources like Google Drive can contain malware or unauthorized modifications. It is safer to download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft and convert it to a .qcow2 yourself using QEMU tools.