Windows - 7 Qcow2 File

qemu-system-x86_64 -hda windows7.qcow2 -m 2048 -vga virtio

If you have a Windows 7 installation in another format (like .vmdk from VMware or .vhd from Hyper-V), use the following "proper text" to convert it: windows 7 qcow2 file

qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O vdi windows7.qcow2 windows7.vdi Important Security Note Windows 7 reached End of Life (EOL) qemu-system-x86_64 -hda windows7

Note: The "40G" is the maximum capacity, but the initial file will be very small. windows 7 qcow2 file

qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O vdi win7.qcow2 win7.vdi