From 8f1335d7f8726d1718c0c1e407fb7171d1437094 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kroese Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 04:47:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Improve warning for USB disk drives (#1717) --- readme.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 116e830..efbf76d 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dockur/windows/refs/heads/mas ``` > [!TIP] -> This can also be used to resize the existing disk to a larger capacity without any data loss. However you will need to [manually extend the disk partition](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/extend-a-basic-volume?tabs=disk-management) since the added disk space will appear as unallocated. +> This can also be used to resize the existing disk to a larger capacity without any data loss. However you will need to [manually extend the disk partition](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/extend-a-basic-volume?tabs=disk-management) afterwards, since the added disk space will appear as unallocated. ### How do I share files with the host? @@ -343,7 +343,8 @@ kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dockur/windows/refs/heads/mas - /dev/bus/usb ``` - If the device is a USB disk drive, please wait until after the installation is fully completed before connecting it. Otherwise the installation may fail, as the order of the disks can get rearranged. +> [!WARNING] +> Adding a USB mass storage device before Windows Setup has finished may cause it to fail. Or worse: the drive can get formatted as the system disk, and all your data will be lost! So always keep them disconnected when launching the container for the first time. ### How do I verify if my system supports KVM?