Lightweight Virtual Machine Suggestions


Xplorer4x4

Xplorer4x4

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I know this is expanding a bit beyond the focus of Windows, but I am looking to find the lightest VM software that is cross-compatible with Linux(CachyOS/Arch based) and Windows. I want to run the VM on bare metal and be able to run it regardless of being in Windows or Linux.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Dev
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DDR4-2132
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD B550
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Spectere C24
i found this which is about all i can help with as i have never tried to use a VM on bare metal
www.liquidweb.com

8 Best Bare Metal Hypervisors for 2025

Discover eight of the best bare metal hypervisors for more powerful workloads. Better security, performance, and resource control are just a few benefits.
www.liquidweb.com www.liquidweb.com

best of luck Steve ..
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 24" AiO
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Sound Card
    RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HP AiO
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    1920 x 1080 @60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
    2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
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    90W external power brick
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    24" All in One
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    Default Air Cooling
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    HP WiFi UK extended
    Mouse
    HP WiFi 3 Button
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    1GB full fibre
    Browser
    Edge & Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security/Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
  • Operating System
    Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 13" Latitude 2017
    CPU
    i5 7200u
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel
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    Intel
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    13" Dell Laptop
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    250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
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    Generic WiFi 3 button
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    Firefox
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    ClamAV TK
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    Mainly Open Source Software
XxXxX said:
i found this which is about all i can help with as i have never tried to use a VM on bare metal
www.liquidweb.com

8 Best Bare Metal Hypervisors for 2025

Discover eight of the best bare metal hypervisors for more powerful workloads. Better security, performance, and resource control are just a few benefits.
www.liquidweb.com www.liquidweb.com

best of luck Steve ..
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Thanks, thats an interesting read. I was going to use Qemu as it is cross-compatible and operate on a Hypervisor 1 level with few resources, but I may dive into this list and see if something better exists.

Thanks for your tip and hoopefully others will chime in as well!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Dev
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DDR4-2132
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD B550
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Spectere C24
Xplorer4x4 said:
Thanks, thats an interesting read. I was going to use Qemu as it is cross-compatible and operate on a Hypervisor 1 level with few resources, but I may dive into this list and see if something better exists.

Thanks for your tip and hoopefully others will chime in as well!
Click to expand...
I run Linux Debian KVM QEMU and have been for a few years and that hypervisor has almost zero fingerprint on system load... and i use virt-manager as GUI
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win: 7, 8.1,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
Good to know. Debian seems like a strong contender but I'm also considering arch or Ubuntu server as I don't need a DE.

But definitely good to hear so many endorsements for Qemu.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Dev
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DDR4-2132
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD B550
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Spectere C24
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