From 39431810758effdc8717a316df00fbbae2b8227d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kroese Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:31:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Installation steps (#10) --- readme.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index dc29d22..de48482 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -62,17 +62,28 @@ docker run -it --rm -e "VERSION=win11x64" -p 8006:8006 --device=/dev/kvm --cap-a - ```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) - + - ```win2019-eval``` (Windows Server 2019) + - ```win2016-eval``` (Windows Server 2016) + + * ### How do I perform the installation? + + - Start the container and wait until the ISO download is completed. If needed, you can view this progress in the Docker log, wait until you see the message ```BdsDxe: starting Boot```. + - Connect to port 8006 of the container in your webbrowser. + - Start the installation by clicking ```Install now```. On the next screen, press 'OK' when prompted for ```Load driver``` and select the ```VirtIO SCSI``` driver from the list that matches your Windows version. So for Windows 11, select ```D:\amd64\w11\vioscsi.inf``` and click 'Next'. + - Accept the license agreement and select your preferred Windows edition, like Home or Pro. + - Choose ```Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)```, and click ```Load driver``` in the next screen. Select 'Browse' and navigate to the ```D:\NetKVM\w11\amd64``` folder and click 'OK'. Select the ```VirtIO Ethernet Adapter``` from the list, and click 'Next'. + - Select 'Drive 0' and click 'Next'. + - Wait until Windows finishes copying files and completes the installation. + - Once you see your desktop, open File Explorer and navigate to the CD-ROM drive (D:). Double-click on ```virtio-win-gt-x64``` and proceed to install the VirtIO drivers. + - Now your Windows installation is ready for use. Enjoy it and don't forget to star this repo! + * ### How can I view the screen? The container includes a web-based viewer, so you can visit [http://localhost:8006/](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. - + This is mainly for use during installation, as afterwards you can use Remote Desktop, TeamViewer or any software you like. + * ### 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.