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Unlike RAW images that allocate all space immediately, a 40GB QCOW2 file only takes up as much space as the data actually stored (initially around 193KB).

: Use qemu-img create -f qcow2 winxp.qcow2 20G to create a 20GB disk image. windows+xpqcow2+top

: Virtualizing XP allows for experimenting with old malware or legacy setups without risking a primary machine's security. Technical Setup: The QEMU/KVM Workflow Unlike RAW images that allocate all space immediately,