If you need help tailoring this image for a specific platform, let me know:
Note: You will need to extend the partition inside Windows Disk Management afterward. Creating a Snapshot Create a snapshot before updating: windows 10qcow2
Zero performance overhead for snapshots. If you need help tailoring this image for
Proceed through the Windows installation wizard until you reach the screen. model=virtio (Network): Maps a virtualized Gigabit NIC for
model=virtio (Network): Maps a virtualized Gigabit NIC for lower latency networking. Step 3: Load VirtIO Drivers During Windows Setup
Windows 10 accumulates temporary installation files, page files, and hibernation data that bloat the virtual disk. If you plan to use this QCOW2 file as a base template or golden image, minimizing its size is critical. Inside the Windows 10 Guest:
Navigate to the VirtIO CD-ROM and select the following folder based on your architecture (usually x64): : vioscsi\w10\amd64 . Network : NetKVM\w10\amd64 (can be done after install).