Proxmox Windows VM install

Proxmox Windows VM install

Download Pertinent ISOs

Download the pertinent ISOs (add links here).

Create a VM

1. VM ID: Choose a unique ID.
2. Name: Enter a name.
3. ISO Selection: Select the ISO Windows image.
4. OS Selection: Select Microsoft Windows type and date.
5. System: Select qemu agent, TPM, and BIOS as needed, and use VirtIO SCSI.
6. Location: Put the TPM and UEFI location to where the VM will be installed.
7. Machine Type: Set machine type to q35.
8. Disks: Select discard if using an SSD, and select write back under Cache.
9. Bus Device: Set to virtio block.
10. Cores and Memory: Select the desired cores and memory.
11. CPU Type: Set CPU type to host.

Before Starting the VM

Before starting the VM, select the VM hardware and add a CD-ROM drive with the VirtIO win ISO.

Install OS

Install the OS as usual. If the drivers for the disks are not found:

1. Browse to amd64/windows version.
2. Load the network driver if desired.

After Windows Installation

Update the drivers for those that didn’t load. You can browse to the drivers needed or use the installer on the disk.

Update Windows and Configuration

Update Windows and set up as needed.