On Fedora/RHEL:
Once Windows XP is installed, you'll need to change the boot order to -boot order=c to boot from the hard disk. After the installation completes, you can shut down the VM and run it again with the updated boot parameter. windows xp qcow2
: Choose "Select or create custom storage", then click "Manage". Click the "+" button to add a new storage pool or simply browse to the location where you created your winxp.qcow2 image. Select the image and click "Choose Volume". On Fedora/RHEL: Once Windows XP is installed, you'll
-vga vmware : Leverages the VMware SVGA driver, which offers highly stable 2D/3D acceleration wrappers for older Windows applications. Click the "+" button to add a new
Switching an existing Windows XP installation from an IDE drive to a VirtIO drive is complex and can cause a "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) if not done correctly. Make sure to take a snapshot or back up your winxp.qcow2 file before attempting this.
Modern web protocols (TLS 1.3) are unsupported by Internet Explorer 6. Install a legacy-compatible browser like Supermium or K-Meleon to access the web.