qemu-img rebase -b /backup/windows10_base.qcow2 windows10_overlay.qcow2
G -enable-kvm \ -drive file=windows10.qcow2,format=qcow2 \ -cdrom /path/to/windows10.iso -boot d Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Windows 10.qcow2
Ensure that the Windows 10 image you're using is properly licensed. Using Windows 10 images without appropriate licensing can violate Microsoft's terms of service. qemu-img rebase -b /backup/windows10_base
Windows does not include native VirtIO drivers. During installation: Windows 10.qcow2
If you need to access files inside the image without booting the VM, you can mount it on a Linux host using qemu-nbd .
When setting up the VM, it is crucial to select the correct bus interface—often NVMe or VirtIO —to ensure the image boots correctly and performs efficiently.