WSL2 Is Taking Up Too Much Space: How to Shrink the ext4.vhdx File
WSL2 never gives disk space back to Windows. Here is how to compact ext4.vhdx safely and recover the space in five minutes.
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Virtualisation
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Learning about virtualisation on PCs and servers
Virtualisation lets you run another operating system without leaving your main computer. Our guides explain the difference between a type 1 and a type 2 hypervisor, why Hyper V belongs to the first category and how to enable it on Windows 11 Home with PowerShell. We also detail how to install Docker on Linux, enable WSL on Windows and run macOS in a virtual machine with VMware. Find our other virtualisation guides on the Assistouest blog.
Paravirtualization: From Xen to Modern VirtIO and VMware Tools Drivers
Learn how paravirtualized drivers improve VM disk, network and memory performance with VirtIO, VMware Tools and Hyper-V integration.
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Hyper-V is a Type 1 hypervisor, not a Type 2 hypervisor
Hyper-V is often mistaken for a type 2 hypervisor. Find out why it is actually a type 1, integrated into Windows but running on hardware.
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How to Install the WSL Linux Subsystem on Windows
Install WSL2 on Windows automatically or manually, choose a Linux distribution and manage it from PowerShell.
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The Best Virtualization Software for Windows
Compare Hyper-V, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation and QEMU to choose the right virtualization software for Windows.
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Installing and activating Hyper-V on Windows 11 Home with PowerShell
Find out how to activate Hyper-V on Windows 11/10 Home with PowerShell. Follow our guide to using virtualization without upgrading to Windows Pro.
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What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?
Everything you need to know about hypervisors: definition, comparison between type 1 bare metal and type 2 hosted, examples and advice on making the right choice.
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How to install macOS 15.3 on a Windows PC with VMware?
Find out how to install macOS on a Windows PC with VMware: follow our guide to setting up a macOS virtual machine on VMware.
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How to Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu with open-vm-tools
Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu with open-vm-tools, choose the right package for Desktop or Server and verify that the integration works.
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Enable hardware virtualization in BIOS/UEFI on PCs (VT-x and AMD-V)
Find out how to enable virtualization (VT-x, AMD-V) in your PC's BIOS/UEFI to run virtual machines and improve the performance of virtualization software.
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