diff --git a/os-guides/windows/windows-tools.md b/os-guides/windows/windows-tools.md
index 9c5c36f..50678ac 100644
--- a/os-guides/windows/windows-tools.md
+++ b/os-guides/windows/windows-tools.md
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ Then, periodically check for updates in the Template VM and the changes will be
 Once the template has been created and installed it is easy to create AppVMs based on it:
 
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-qvm-create --hvm <new windows appvm name> --template <name of template vm> --label <label color>
+qvm-create --property virt_mode=hvm <new windows appvm name> --template <name of template vm> --label <label color>
 ~~~
 
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