Set up a Linux boot and Windows 10 virtual PC on Linux. Thank you!
Set up a Linux boot and Windows 10 virtual PC on Linux. Thank you!
I want to start with Linux and then create a virtual Windows 10 copy so I can rely on emulation if needed. If Windows ever becomes unstable, I can simply switch to a snapshot from the previous week or any time and everything will work perfectly again. I've only tried Linux a few times before, and each installation usually took about half an hour before it would fail completely. Yeah, that's a bit frustrating. My system specs are an i7-6800K with 128GB RAM, GTX 970 graphics. I was thinking of using the M.2 slot for the snapshot, keeping a separate SSD in the PC for my Steam library and data so loading times are fast. I'm considering making a fake drive from all that RAM so Windows thinks it has a 60GB C: drive, but I'm not sure how to do that properly. Other than that, I could just download a Linux ISO and use a flash drive. I'm feeling a bit lost now... I do have a secondary GPU and even a backup screen if needed.
Sure, I can clarify. You're starting from a single computer and not using Unraid, so you'll need to manage everything locally. This means your setup will rely entirely on the host system for performance and functionality. If you want to connect remotely, you'd need additional tools or configurations beyond what's built-in. Let me know if you need more details!
I believe you might be mixing things up. Emulation protections mainly rely on regular backups and limiting the VM’s access to certain devices. If your main concern is keeping your data safe, a backup is the best choice. If you also want to run Linux and don’t mind dealing with its graphical limits (even if it’s not ideal for gaming), you can use VFIO to route a graphics card into the virtual machine. Unraid handles this setup, but it costs money. You can replicate this on any Linux distro, though you’ll need to understand the process yourself.
A backup can handle that task, though it's slower than a VM snapshot. It usually takes a few hours to restore. If it's not quick enough, VFIO might work, but it can be tricky without Unraid or similar tools. No matter the hypervisor you choose, there will be some extra load on your hardware, so if maximum performance is important, it might not be ideal.
I have the capability to run a genuine test with 128GB of 2400MHz RAM and the new I7-6800K with 6 cores. I’m okay with losing a frame or two at most.
Unraid works on a single desktop, and you must connect it remotely from another system.
You can run it from your desktop, but with PCIe passthrough you’ll need a second screen or at least connect both GPUs to the main monitor and change the input settings. There’s also a web interface available for accessing it within the Windows session if you need to make small adjustments.