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For example, my CPU has 1 socket, 8 cores, and 16 threads in total. The automatic topology assigns 4 sockets, 1 core, and 1 thread to my guest. After changing it to 1 socket, 4 cores, and 1 thread, the performance increases significantly. | For example, my CPU has 1 socket, 8 cores, and 16 threads in total. The automatic topology assigns 4 sockets, 1 core, and 1 thread to my guest. After changing it to 1 socket, 4 cores, and 1 thread, the performance increases significantly. | ||
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=Windows 11= | |||
Windows Setup provides for setting up virtual Windows system for lab purpose. It can be for testing software or for pentesting. | |||
For a continued use of Windows you will need a valid license key to run a virtualized Windows. | |||
==Prepare== | |||
* Create a new virtual machine | |||
* Select a Windows 11 ISO file | |||
* Accept the defaults clicking Next until you reach the final screen | |||
* Tick the box Customize configuration before install and click Finish | |||
* In the Overview pane - set vm firmware to BIOS and click Apply | |||
* Click the button Begin Installation | |||
==Installer== | |||
Before starting the installer press ShiftF10 so launch the Windows Cmd utility and launch regedit. | |||
* Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup | |||
* Add new key named LabConfig | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassTPMCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassRAMCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassSecureBootCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
Close the registry editor and exit the shell, then continue the installer | |||
==Final Setup== | |||
During last stage the installer will insist in network access but you may want use a local account instead of the required Microsoft account. | |||
This can be disabled using the Cmd utility ShiftF10 | |||
This can be disabled using the Cmd utility ShiftF10 | |||
* enter OOBE\BYPASSNRO and press Enter | |||
* close the Cmd utility | |||
* back in the setup window click I don't have internet | |||
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