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+<think>
+Okay, so I'm trying to figure out why my QEMU is giving me an HV_ERROR when I try to boot a Windows 10 ISO on macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. From what I understand, this error is related to the hypervisor not working properly, especially after macOS deprecated the com.apple.vm.hypervisor in favor of com.apple.security.hypervisor.
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+I remember reading that codesigning QEMU with the correct entitlements can fix issues with the hypervisor. So first, I need to make sure my QEMU binary is signed correctly. But wait, I'm not entirely sure how to do this. Do I need to get a signing certificate? Or is there a way to use an existing one?
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+I also saw that some users had success by modifying the QEMU source and then compiling it with codesigning enabled. Maybe I should try building QEMU from source on my Mac. But I'm not very familiar with Xcode or macOS development tools, so this might be a bit tricky. Let me look up some guides on how to build QEMU with Hypervisor support on macOS.
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+Another thought: maybe the issue is specific to Windows 10 and not Linux. I was able to boot Ubuntu without problems after fixing the codesigning, but Windows is still crashing. Could it be that Windows requires additional flags or configurations in QEMU? Maybe I need to adjust some settings related to virtualization, like enabling nested virtualization or tweaking certain CPU features.
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+I also wonder if there are any known issues with using HVF (Hyper-V Frontend) for Windows VMs on macOS. Perhaps there's a limitation or a bug that hasn't been fixed yet in QEMU 5.1.0. I should check the QEMU issue tracker to see if others have reported similar problems.
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+Let me try updating QEMU to a newer version. Maybe the problem was fixed in a later release after 5.1.0. I can download the latest QEMU from their official site or build it myself if necessary. Updating might also resolve any compatibility issues with macOS Big Sur's hypervisor.
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+Another idea: perhaps using a different accelerator, like KVM instead of HVF, could work better for Windows. But I think KVM isn't supported on macOS, so that's not an option here. Maybe there are alternative solutions or workarounds specific to macOS and Windows VMs.
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+I should also check if the problem is reproducible with other ISOs or virtual hard drives. For example, does it happen only with the Windows 10 image, or does any ISO cause the error? If it's consistent with Windows, maybe there's something about how QEMU handles certain bootloaders or OS initializations.
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+Looking back at the crash reports, I see that the HV_ERROR occurs immediately when starting the VM. That suggests it's a problem during the hypervisor initialization rather than something happening later in the guest OS. So perhaps the codesigning issue is still the root cause, even though Linux boots fine. Maybe Windows requires additional entitlements or the signing process needs to be more thorough.
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+I should verify that the com.apple.security.hypervisor entitlement is correctly set for the QEMU binary after codesigning. I can use the 'codesign --display' command to inspect the binary and see if the entitlements are present. If they're not, that would explain why it's failing with Windows even after solving the initial problem.
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+Another step could be to enable verbose logging in QEMU to get more detailed error messages. That might help pinpoint exactly where things are going wrong during the hypervisor setup or VM initialization. I can add the '-v' flag or other debug options when running the command.
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+Lastly, if all else fails, maybe reaching out to the QEMU community or reporting this issue on their forums would be helpful. There might be others who have encountered similar problems and can provide specific solutions for macOS and Windows VMs.
+</think>
+
+To resolve the HV_ERROR when using QEMU with a Windows 10 ISO on macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, follow these steps:
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+1. **Codesign QEMU Binary**:
+   - Ensure QEMU is signed with the correct entitlements. If building from source, include the necessary codesigning flags during compilation.
+
+2. **Update QEMU**:
+   - Download or compile the latest QEMU version (preferably 5.0+ or newer) to benefit from bug fixes and improvements in hypervisor support.
+
+3. **Verify Entitlements**:
+   - After signing, use `codesign --display` on your QEMU binary to confirm it includes the com.apple.security.hypervisor entitlement.
+
+4. **Check macOS Hypervisor Configuration**:
+   - Ensure that Hyper-V Frontend (HVF) is properly configured in macOS and that there are no conflicting security settings.
+
+5. **Test with Different ISOs**:
+   - Determine if the issue is specific to Windows 10 by testing with other operating systems like Linux to isolate the problem.
+
+6. **Enable Debug Logging**:
+   - Run QEMU with verbose flags (e.g., `-v`) to capture detailed error messages, which can help diagnose the exact cause of the failure.
+
+7. **Consult Community Resources**:
+   - If issues persist, seek assistance from QEMU forums or community support groups for macOS-specific solutions and workarounds.
+
+By addressing these steps methodically, you should be able to resolve the HV_ERROR and successfully run Windows 10 VMs on your macOS system using QEMU.
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