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Here’s a to create and run a Windows 7 qcow2 image with good performance (including the necessary VirtIO drivers for disk and network):

and load it as a second CD-ROM during the setup process. This allows Windows to use the faster VirtIO bus for networking and storage, significantly reducing the "I/O penalty" often seen with older QCOW2 images. Gentoo Forums 3. The "Top" Optimization Trick: SDelete windows 7 qcow2 top

: If the VM feels slow, disable Windows Aero effects (right-click desktop > Personalization > select "Windows Classic"). Here’s a to create and run a Windows