Sarah nodded. "So, if we download the QCOW2, we skip the installation hour?"
No. Microsoft provides ISOs. To get a QCOW2, you must create it yourself. This ensures you get the newest version possible.
Allocate space for your new virtual machine. A standard Windows 10 installation requires at least 40 GB to run smoothly: qemu-img create -f qcow2 windows10_clean.qcow2 50G Use code with caution. Step 3: Launch the Installation via QEMU/KVM windows 10qcow2 download new
qemu-img convert -f vdi -O qcow2 windows10.vdi windows10.qcow2
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Unlike Linux distributions, Microsoft does not officially provide Windows 10 in QCOW2 format. However, several reliable sources offer pre-built images or methods to create them. Here are the best options available:
Boot your VM using the downloaded ISO and the blank .qcow2 disk. Include VirtIO Drivers: For best performance on KVM/Proxmox, you must load the VirtIO drivers To get a QCOW2, you must create it yourself
If you download a pre-built .qcow2 file, you can simply create a new VM in Virt-Manager and tell it to use this existing disk image. During the VM creation process, select "Import existing disk image" and then browse to the location of your downloaded .qcow2 file. Be sure to still configure the VM's firmware, chipset, and hardware options as outlined in .
For advanced users needing repeatable Windows 10 deployments, consider using automation tools.