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Windows 7 does not have built-in drivers for modern KVM virtio hardware. You must load these drivers during or after installation.
Multiple VMs sharing a clean Windows 7 base image. Write operations go to the overlay.
Optimizing Windows 7 QCOW2 Virtual Machines: The "Best" Configuration for KVM/Proxmox
The QCOW2 format offers significant advantages for storing and managing virtual machine images, especially for users working with KVM on Linux. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create an optimized Windows 7 VM image in QCOW2 format, enjoying better performance, flexibility, and efficiency. Whether for personal use or in an enterprise environment, optimizing your Windows 7 QCOW2 image can contribute to a more streamlined and cost-effective virtualization strategy.