Windows 81 Qcow2 Install
If you need to deploy many Windows 8.1 QCOW2 instances, integrate Cloudbase-Init:
qemu-img convert -f vmdk win81.vmdk -O qcow2 win81.qcow2 windows 81 qcow2 install
qemu-img create -f qcow2 win81.qcow2 40G If you need to deploy many Windows 8
Use the qemu-img tool to create a virtual hard drive. A minimum of is recommended for Windows 8.1 to allow for updates and software. Command: Create a QCOW2 Disk Image | QEMU QED - GitLab windows 81 qcow2 install
Installing Windows 8.1 today is harder than it was in 2013. Microsoft has officially ended mainstream support, and the original installation media often lacks drivers for modern virtual hardware.