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[Concept] Windows Hyper-V as default Windows for Winapps

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By default, Winapps uses Windows, which everyone should upload individually to their computer. However, Microsoft gives away different versions of Windows for free (often for 90 or 180 days). Windows Hyper-V is a variation of Windows Server that is free completely. However, it has quite a few limitations and you need to check if Windows Hyper-V can be the default Windows instance for Winapps.

Disadvantages:
- No audio support
- No desktop (only console)
- Some applications may not work (which ones?)
- Lack of multiple languages

Pros:
- Free
- High performance

So far I was able to check and Windows Hyper-V 2019 (based on Windows 10 core) has RDP support. So there is hope. I'll keep testing things and maybe we can determine if it's suitable for this purpose.

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