How to Download & Install a Windows 7 QCOW2 Image (KVM/QEMU)

and attach it as a second CD-ROM during the install process.

With this guide, you’ll have a fast, secure, and portable Windows 7 environment that runs flawlessly on any Linux KVM host. And when your project or legacy app is finally sunset, simply delete the QCOW2 file—leaving no trace.

Note : Some newer versions (204+) may have signature issues on Windows 7; older versions like are often more compatible. Using virtio-win drivers with Win7 SP1 x64 - Ask Ubuntu