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First, create a dedicated directory for your virtual machine files and generate the QCOW2 disk image using the qemu-img tool.

This is the most critical step for performance. When the installer asks where to install Windows and shows no drives: windows 81 qcow2 install

: Hibernation creates a massive hiberfil.sys file that expands your QCOW2 image. Turn it off by opening Command Prompt as Administrator and running: powercfg -h off First, create a dedicated directory for your virtual

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