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Windows for Docker
Windows in a docker container.
Features
- Multi-platform
- KVM acceleration
Usage
Via docker-compose.yml
version: "3"
services:
windows:
container_name: windows
image: dockurr/windows:latest
environment:
VERSION: "win11x64"
devices:
- /dev/kvm
cap_add:
- NET_ADMIN
ports:
- 8006:8006
stop_grace_period: 2m
restart: unless-stopped
Via docker run
docker run -it --rm -e "VERSION=win11x64" -p 8006:8006 --device=/dev/kvm --cap-add NET_ADMIN dockurr/windows:latest
FAQ
-
How do I specify the Windows version?
You can modify the
VERSION
environment variable to specify the version of Windows you want to download:environment: VERSION: "win11x64"
Select from the values below:
win11x64
(Windows 11)win10x64
(Windows 10)win81x64
(Windows 8.1)win7x64-ultimate
(Windows 7 )win2016-eval
(Windows Server 2016)win2019-eval
(Windows Server 2019)win2022-eval
(Windows Server 2022)
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How can I view the screen?
The container includes a web-based viewer, so you can visit http://localhost:8006/ using any webbrowser to view the screen and interact with Windows via the keyboard/mouse.
Alternatively, it is also possible to connect to port 5900 using a VNC client like RealVNC or many others.
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How do I increase the amount of CPU or RAM?
By default, 2 CPU cores and 4 GB of RAM are allocated to the container.
To increase this, add the following environment variables:
environment: RAM_SIZE: "8G" CPU_CORES: "4"
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How do I change the size of the data disk?
To expand the default size of 64 GB, add the
DISK_SIZE
setting to your compose file and set it to your preferred capacity:environment: DISK_SIZE: "128G"
This can also be used to resize the existing disk to a larger capacity without any data loss.
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How do I change the location of the data disk?
To change the location of the data disk, include the following bind mount in your compose file:
volumes: - /var/win:/storage
Replace the example path
/var/win
with the desired storage folder. -
How do I verify if my system supports KVM?
To verify if your system supports KVM, run the following commands:
sudo apt install cpu-checker sudo kvm-ok
If you receive an error from
kvm-ok
indicating that KVM acceleration can't be used, check the virtualization settings in the BIOS. -
Is this project legal?
Yes, this project contains only open-source code and does not distribute any copyrighted material. Neither does it try to circumvent any copyright protection measures. So under all applicable laws, this project would be considered legal.
Disclaimer
The product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks referred to within this project are the property of their respective trademark holders. This project is not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.