Supports built-in AES encryption and zlib-based compression. Common Use Cases Windows 7.qcow2 - Google Groups
qemu-img convert -f raw -O qcow2 Windows7.img Windows7.qcow2 Windows 7.qcow2
file ready, you can launch it via the terminal with a simple command: qemu-system-x86_64 -m G -drive file=windows7.qcow2,format=qcow2 -enable-kvm Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Supports built-in AES encryption and zlib-based compression
A Windows 7.qcow2 file is a virtual hard disk that contains a complete installation of Microsoft Windows 7. Unlike raw .img files, QCOW2 offers several advantages: QCOW2 offers several advantages: