M1 Mac (we have tested this guide on macOS Monterey beta too).What do you need to get started with Windows 11 installation on M1 Mac?īefore you proceed with this guide, it goes without saying that you will need the following: At the time of writing, Parallels does not support virtual TPM 2.0 on M1 Macs, but luckily, we have been testing some workarounds to bypass these hardware checks and get Windows 11 up and running on an M1 Mac. This also means that virtualizing Windows 11 will not be as simple as old versions for now, until apps like Parallels release compatible updates. While the new update features a fresh coat of paint, it also features some new hardware requirements such as newer processors and TPM 2.0, which are going to leave older PCs in the dust. Microsoft has released Windows 11 as an early preview for enthusiasts.

This guide only applies to Windows 11 on ARM. Here is how you can install Windows 11 in Parallels on an M1 Mac using workarounds to bypass hardware checks for TPM 2.0.

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