https://github.com/h8d13/windows-sub-system
Fun project with Qemu
https://github.com/h8d13/windows-sub-system
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Fun project with Qemu
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/h8d13/windows-sub-system
- Owner: h8d13
- Created: 2025-01-22T02:13:31.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-08T11:43:43.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-08T12:27:42.164Z (4 months ago)
- Language: Python
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- Size: 106 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# Windows Sub System (WSS)
You're a secret neckbeard and want to seem normal to your colleagues? Reddit is your main source of news?
Keep reading!
Prereqs: Qemu, KVM, perms, windows ISO file
1. Create VM disk
```qemu-img create -f qcow2 myvm.qcow2 60G```
2. Boot
```qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 8096 -cpu host -smp 4 -hda myvm.qcow2 -cdrom ~/Downloads/tiny.iso -boot d```
3. Start
```qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 6144 -cpu host -smp 4 -hda myvm.qcow2 -boot c```
4. Have fun! If you ever break something you can always re-install using the boot d (floppy).
I tried getting WSL running and that wasnt a good idea.
**WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH VIRTUALIZATION SETTINGS AS THAT WILL BREAK YOUR VM**
CTRL ALT G to lock instance + CTRL ALT F for fullscreen
----
I tested up to 8 and 10 vCPUs and my laptop barely broke the 40% CPU/ 50% RAM point using the Tiny11 install
Also does eat up quite a bit of ram but that was expected... On install it will break the 90%.
**1. Python executable**
I recommend to not use the Windows Store as that will install it in a weird path that is not recognized.
Instead go to python.org and tick all the Admin required options when running the installer.
**2. Python extensions on VSCode**
Get them so that your venvs activate by themselves.
To share a drive with the guest machine:
sudo apt-get install samba
```qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 6144 -cpu host -smp 8 -hda myvm.qcow2 -boot c -net nic -net user,smb=/home/hadepop/Desktop/vm/shared```
Then naviguate in file explorer to: ``` \\10.0.2.4\qemu ```
This way you don't even need clipboard share.
```
import random
x = "Hello from Python in Windows on Linux"
#print(f'{x}')
y = random.choice(x)
print(f'{y}')
import sys
print(f"Exec: {sys.executable}")
## Use absolute paths as they are more likely not to change.
import subprocess
#subprocess.run(['C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe'])
### Run powershell scripts directly
#subprocess.run(['powershell.exe', 'Start-Process firefox'])
## Simplest Hello World Search
import time
#import pyautogui as pag
#time.sleep(2) # Wait for Firefox to open
#pag.write('Hello World')
#time.sleep(1)
#pag.press('enter')
```
If the whole set-up works it's very cool!
You a truly on shared system between the Windows and Linux:
```
If you see this you're a G : (.venv) PS Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::\\10.0.2.4\qemu>
```
On the guest system you will have to enable PS scripts in settings (Settings > Then type in the search bar Powershell)
Then run the script again and get output:
```
(.venv) PS Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::\\10.0.2.4\qemu> & //10.0.2.4/qemu/.venv/Scripts/python.exe //10.0.2.4/qemu/hello.py
H
Exec: \\10.0.2.4\qemu\.venv\Scripts\python.exe
```
If you got here congrats :)
If you didn't you need to run a PowerShell in admin then:
```Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned```
Yes the good things behind a single toggle or several... And a few downloads.
I don't know how safe any of this is in practice but since this is a VM set-up with a barebones iso... Well you get the idea.
Now if you want to learn about Powershell commands the easiest way is simply to run a powershell and enter ISE.
This opens a graphical interface with every single command possible...
Then click the little help icons that will link to Microsoft website for usage information.
## For further Windows clean-up:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Search Permissions
Tick off everything but local search.
Go to Microsoft Store > Search WinToys
Browse wintoys tweaks
Finally I hate the shortcuts on Windows: You can remap them, of course behind a download:
Go to Microsoft Store > Search PowerToys
Browse keyboard enable then remap
## Clean directory:
----
```
📦 VM
├─ myvm.qcow2 # Reserved space for VM
├─ tiny.iso # Bootable W11 ISO
└─ shared
   ├─ .venv
   └─ scripts
```
**Notes:**
Windows will reboot 3 times during install make sure to not close the VM and lit it do it's thing until the very end. It will also consume unhealthy amounts of RAM/CPU during install. All normal.
Make sure to change boot order to not install twice once you're in.
Create a desktop shortcut to your shared folder is practical! You can also directly open it in VSCode.
Scripts
---
I've included some bonuses in the repo:
1. CTRL + H to go to desktop and hide current active windows (Inspired by HideFromMyBoss with some optimization)
This can be done by default using SUPER key + D (but it doesn't actually hide your windows)
Tool for better UI:
---
https://www.startallback.com/
# WSL On another machine
Go to PowerShell in Admin > wsl --install Ubuntu --web-download
You can also use debian instead of ubuntu.
Install https://vcxsrv.com/
It will prompt you to reboot at some point.
Then run again: wsl --install Ubuntu
THis time it will say something different:
```
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --install Ubuntu
Ubuntu is already installed.
Launching Ubuntu...
Installing, this may take a few minutes...
Please create a default UNIX user account. The username does not need to match your Windows username.
For more information visit: https://aka.ms/wslusers
Enter new UNIX username:
```
Set a username and password.
Do the regular update, upgrade.
## Try Wubuntu !