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Running Windows 11 on Linux with KVM/QEMU

This guide walks through the full process of running Windows 11 on Linux using KVM/QEMU and Virt-Manager,  the most robust and future-proof setup available today. While tools like VirtualBox still exist, KVM/QEMU has quietly become the gold standard on Linux. It offers: Near-native CPU performance Excellent disk and network throughput Proper UEFI, Secure Boot, and TPM support Long-term compatibility with Windows 11 updates Before starting, make sure you have: A Linux system with virtualization enabled in BIOS Intel: VT-x / VT-d AMD: SVM / IOMMU At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) Around 80 GB of free disk space A Windows 11 ISO The VirtIO drivers ISO Step 1: Check Virtualization Support Open a terminal and run: egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo If the result is 1 or higher , virtualization is enabled. If it returns 0 , you’ll need to enable it in your BIOS before continuing. Step 2: Install KVM, QEMU, and Virt-Manager On Ubuntu / Debian-based systems: sudo apt update sudo...

Reboot your PC on a schedule with Task Scheduler

1. Open Task Scheduler


Press the Windows key, type Task Scheduler, then hit Enter.

  1. Create a New Basic Task

    • In Task Scheduler, select Create Basic Task on the right side.
    • Give it a name, like “Daily Reboot,” and click Next.
  2. Choose Trigger

    • Set the task to run Daily.
    • Pick the time you want your computer to reboot every day, then click Next.
  3. Choose Action

    • Select Start a program and click Next.
  4. Program/Script Details

    • In the “Program/Script” field, type:
      shutdown.exe
      
    • In the “Add arguments” field, type:
      /r /f /t 0
      
      The /r option reboots, /f forces programs to close, and /t 0 sets it to happen immediately.
  5. Finish

    • Click Next to review the settings, and finally click Finish.

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