Deploy Windows 11 via KVM-accelerated Docker Container

Since native Windows containers cannot execute on the Linux kernel, you must use a virtual machine wrapper that leverages KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) to provide the necessary hardware virtualization. Follow these steps:

1. Ensure your Linux host supports KVM by verifying that /dev/kvm exists.
2. Install Docker or Podman on your Linux host.
3. Execute the following command to pull and run the dockur/windows container: docker run -it --rm --name windows -p 8006:8006 --device=/dev/kvm --device=/dev/net/tun --cap-add NET_ADMIN -v "${PWD:-.}/windows:/storage" -e "VERSION=11" docker.io/dockurr/windows
4. Wait for the container to initialize, then open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8006.
5. Complete the Windows 11 installation process through the web-based VNC interface.
6. Verify the fix by confirming that the Windows desktop environment loads and responds to input within the browser window.

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