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<h1 align="center">Windows in Docker<br />
<h1 align="center">Windows Container<br />
<div align="center">
<img src="https://github.com/dockur/windows/raw/master/.github/logo.png" title="Logo" style="max-width:100%;" width="128" />
</div>
@@ -114,23 +114,6 @@ docker run -it --rm -p 8006:8006 --device=/dev/kvm --cap-add NET_ADMIN dockurr/w

    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:

    ```bash
    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.

  * ### How do I view the screen?

    The container includes a web-based viewer, so you can visit [http://localhost:8006/](http://localhost:8006/) using any web browser to view the screen and interact with Windows via the keyboard and mouse.

    This is mainly for use during installation, as afterwards you can use Remote Desktop, TeamViewer or any other software you prefer.

  * ### How do I perform a manual installation?

    If you prefer to perform the installation manually in order to customize some options, such as selecting another edition, add the following environment variable:
@@ -169,6 +152,17 @@ docker run -it --rm -p 8006:8006 --device=/dev/kvm --cap-add NET_ADMIN dockurr/w
    
    During the installation you will need to add some drivers as described in [manual installation](https://github.com/dockur/windows/tree/master?tab=readme-ov-file#how-do-i-perform-a-manual-installation) above.

  * ### How do I verify if my system supports KVM?

    To verify if your system supports KVM, run the following commands:

    ```bash
    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.