Before converting your file to QCOW2, you must verify the of the downloaded ISO. This ensures the file hasn't been tampered with or corrupted.
Open your command terminal and run: qemu-img create -f qcow2 windows_xp.qcow2 20G windows xp qcow2 download verified
Analogy : This is like buying a blank 20GB hard drive and formatting it specifically for a virtual machine. Step 2: Install Windows XP Before converting your file to QCOW2, you must