How to Build a Windows VM in Proxmox - Easy Guide

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Setting up a Windows virtual machine in Proxmox doesn’t have to be difficult. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to create and configure a Windows VM using Proxmox VE. Whether you’re installing Windows 10 or Windows Server, this guide simplifies the entire process—from virtual disk setup to installation tweaks. Perfect for anyone looking to run Windows on a Proxmox server with ease. *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - A few notes about the series 02:39 - What you'll need to download 04:21 - Creating the Proxmox Windows VM 07:10 - Adding another CD-ROM drive, mounting driver disc 08:17 - Installing Windows Server 2019 09:00 - Providing the virtio storage driver during Windows installation 10:18 - Adding Administrator account 11:10 - Installing the remaining Proxmox Windows drivers 12:54 - Installing the QEMU agent 13:23 - Quick note about Windows licensing # Check out the Proxmox full tutorial series: Class 01 - Getting Started: https://linux.video/pve1 Class 02 - Installation Process: https://linux.video/pve2 Class 03 - Web Console Overview: https://linux.video/pve3 Class 04 - Containers vs Virtual Machines: https://linux.video/pve4 Class 05 - Launching a Virtual Machine: https://linux.video/pve5 Class 06 - Setting up Virtual Machine Templates: https://linux.video/pve6 Class 07 - Creating Containers: https://linux.video/pve7 Class 08 - Setting up Container Templates: https://linux.video/pve8 Class 09 - User Management: https://linux.video/pve9 Class 10 - Backups and Snapshots: https://linux.video/pve10 Class 11 - Integrated Firewall: https://linux.video/pve11 Class 12 - Command-line Interface: https://linux.video/pve12 Class 13 - Networking: https://linux.video/pve13 Class 14 - Shared storage: https://linux.video/pve14 Class 15 - Clustering: https://linux.video/pve15 Class 16 - High availability: https://linux.video/pve16 Bonus video 1 - Launching a Windows VM: This video Bonus video 2 - Getting started with Proxmox Backup Server: https://linux.video/pbs Bonus video 3 - Proxmox VE - How to build an Ubuntu 22.04 Template (Updated Method): https://youtu.be/MJgIm03Jxdo *VIDEO SPECIFIC LINKS* 💿 ISO image for Windows drivers: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/virt-win 💿 Download Windows 10: ➡️ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO 💿 Download Windows Server: ➡️ https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019?filetype=ISO *📘 FAQ* • What is a "Distribution" of Linux? ➜ https://linux.video/what-is-a-distro • What is a "Desktop Environment"? ➜ https://linux.video/desktop-environment • Which Linux Distro should I use on my Server? ➜ https://linux.video/which-server-distro • How do I create USB install media? ➜ https://linux.video/install-media • How do I create multi-boot USB media? ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • How do I connect to a Linux server via SSH? ➜ https://linux.video/use-ssh • How do I exit vim? ➜ https://linux.video/vim • How do I use APT? ➜ https://linux.video/apt • How do I use DNF? ➜ https://linux.video/dnf • How do I use pacman? ➜ https://linux.video/pacman • How do I use zypper? ➜ https://linux.video/zypper • What the heck is a "Flatpak"? ➜ https://linux.video/flatpak • What is a "Snap" package? ➜ https://linux.video/snap • How do I install Arch Linux? ➜ https://linux.video/install-arch • How do I configure SSH on my server? https://linux.video/ssh-server • How do I install updates? ➜ https://linux.video/updates • What server tweaks should I implement? ➜ https://linux.video/every-server • How do I use LVM? ➜ https://linux.video/lvm • How do I use Git? ➜ http://linux.video/git • When will the "Year of the Linux Desktop" Happen? ➜ https://linux.video/yotld • Do you have a sense of humor? ➜ https://linux.video/lol #Proxmox #Windows #Homelab