Is it possible to strip the OS to only run executables within a virtual machine

Question

Hello,

I want to be able to run .exe files under any OS. I know there are alternatives to running executables on other OS's but they are unstable and unless Microsoft suddenly allow for us to access their code and documentation I doubt they'll get any better.

I want to look at the problem from another approach where the code to run programs is isolated and used to run programs in a virtual environment utilising windows as a proxy to aid in compatiblity rather than as an OS, allowing you control over how the program iteracts with your systems hardware and other applications.

What do you think?

Regards,

AshRaevern

Answer 1

Hello AshRaevern,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

I think you can use PowerShell scripts and remote execution tools like PowerShell Remoting or Azure Run Command to do it.

1. Write a PowerShell script that runs the .exe file and captures the output.

2. Use PowerShell Remoting to execute the script on the VM.
3. Use PowerShell to copy the output file to another machine.

Here is the link for your reference:

Debug PowerShell scripts run by Custom Script Extension or Run Command - Virtual Machines | Microsoft Learn

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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