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Does QEMU help me create a virtual Linux system on my windows 10 laptop ? (cafe.coffee-break.cc)
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I wish to work on Linux, but the only machine l have at my disposal is my brother's windows laptop when it's free. Can I create a virtual Linux system using QEMU ?

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[–] 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Windows 10/11 Pro has Microsoft Hyper-V built-in for virtualization, that would be the most straightforward to use on Windows. It can run Linux guest OSes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper-V

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    So how do I use this feature ?

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    You typically need to enable the Windows Feature called "Hyper-V" if it isn't enabled already. There's a bunch of documentation online if you search around, offhand these two should get you going

    https://ubuntu.com/server/docs/how-to/virtualisation/ubuntu-on-hyper-v/

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-install-linux-ubuntu-on-hyper-v-in-windows

    https://github.com/RidwanurRahim/Hyper-V-Ubuntu-Server (way more advanced than you need but steps 1-5 could be useful if want more how-tos)

    Hints:

    • You don't have to use Ubuntu if you don't want to, just do a VM install with any .iso image file (though I'd say Ubuntu is fine if you just want to tinker and get to learn basics, and Ubuntu itself is well documented)
    • For the networking you typically don't need to do anything too advanced, a standard default switch to create a virtual NAT is fine for the most part. You only need to tinker with bridged networking if you intend to run a VM that pulls down its own IP address and has its own incoming internet traffic separate from your host Windows system.
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