Converting a Windows 10 .qcow2 virtual disk image to a format compatible with Google Drive (like .raw or split files for storage) requires a few specific steps, as Google Drive cannot natively run or mount QCOW2 files.
in your terminal: qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O raw windows10.qcow2 windows10.img windows 10 taoqcow2 google drive exclusive
This draft explains setting up a Windows 10 virtual machine stored as a qcow2 image on Google Drive, with exclusive access to prevent concurrent mounts and data corruption. It assumes familiarity with QEMU/KVM, SSH, and Drive file access tools. Converting a Windows 10