qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 4096 -cpu host -smp 4 \ -drive file=windows7.qcow2,format=qcow2 \ -cdrom /path/to/windows7.iso \ -boot d \ -vga virtio -display gtk
Building your own image ensures security and includes the specific drivers you need (like VirtIO for better performance). Windows 7.qcow2 Download-
: Windows 7 stopped receiving security updates in January 2020. Never use these images for banking or sensitive work. qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 4096 -cpu host -smp 4