Windows Xp Qcow2 ((link))

Here are your best options for getting a Windows XP qcow2 image for use with QEMU/KVM (including Proxmox, virt-manager, or CLI):

qemu-img convert -O qcow2 source_disk.vmdk windows_xp.qcow2

Explanation:

• Run VM with SPICE server:

Windows XP Source

• Installation ISO (32-bit preferred; QEMU’s AHCI/IDE works well)
• Product key
• SP3 integrated ISO recommended (reduces post-install updates)

Attach a secondary, dummy VirtIO disk and a dummy VirtIO network card to the VM. windows xp qcow2