Windows 7qcow2

: Alternatively, a simple dd command can copy the drive to a raw .img file, which is then converted into the space-saving qcow2 format using qemu-img convert .

: Windows 7 lacks native drivers for VirtIO , the high-performance communication standard used by KVM. windows 7qcow2

Windows 7 does not include VirtIO drivers. Without them, the VM won't see the qcow2 disk. : Alternatively, a simple dd command can copy

This command displays information about the QCOW2 image, including its format, size, and geometry. including its format