: Windows XP doesn't natively support modern "VirtIO" drivers. You often have to use IDE as the bus type for the QCOW2 image or load the VirtIO drivers during installation using a virtual floppy disk.
For a successful installation, use a command that emulates compatible hardware: i--- Windows Xp Qcow2
: XP does not natively support modern "VirtIO" drivers. You may need to use IDE emulation for the disk and standard VGA for graphics unless you load specific legacy VirtIO drivers during setup. Networking -net nic,model=rtl8139 as XP has built-in drivers for the Realtek 8139 card. Maintenance : Use the built-in Disk Cleanup utility : Windows XP doesn't natively support modern "VirtIO"
Here is a report on the current status and common findings for Windows XP in this environment: i--- Windows Xp Qcow2