Windows 10qcow2 Jun 2026

You can create a "base" Windows 10 qcow2 image (fully activated and updated) and then create dozens of "overlay" images for individual users or tests. Each overlay is just a few MB initially and only stores differences. This is a game-changer for labs.

Shrinking a qcow2 online is not supported. Use the conversion method described earlier. windows 10qcow2

qemu-img create -f qcow2 Windows10.qcow2 64G You can create a "base" Windows 10 qcow2