The Ultimate Guide to Virtualizing Windows Longhorn with QCOW2
However, getting Windows Longhorn to work correctly in a QCOW2 environment requires navigating specific hardware compatibility issues, broken ACPI code, and vintage storage drivers. This guide covers how to successfully configure, patch, and run Windows Longhorn using QCOW2 virtual disks. Why QCOW2 and QEMU for Longhorn?
Popular milestone builds include Build 4033 , Build 4074 (famous for showing off early Aero/Jade effects), and Build 4093 (the final pre-reset build). Ensure you have a valid installation product key for your specific build.
Before you can run Longhorn, you need the proper tools.
The QCOW2 image must be attached via the IDE bus. Do not use VirtIO block or SCSI.
These contain the famous Plex visual style, early sidebar, and WinFS prototypes. These are the most unstable but the most rewarding to get working.
