Windows 11 on a Mac (Image credit: Future) So if you own an entry-level Mac with only 8GB of RAM like me, you can utilize this to ensure running two operating systems doesn’t grind your machine to a halt. The most important tool is the ability to configure how much memory and CPU bandwidth is allocated to the virtual machine. On top of that, it offers a host of handy tools so that you can adjust the experience depending on your demands. Parallels automatically shares your macOS profile’s data with the VM, such as Wi-Fi and printer settings. Once you’re inside the Windows 11 virtual machine, there’s little for you to set up. Once you download Parallels on your Mac, its installation assistant will grab and load up the Windows 11 ISO file for you, and the M1 chip’s performance chops wrap up that process in about 30 minutes. Installing Windows on Parallels is no longer a multi-step process either. It supports all the new Windows 11 bells and whistles, except for Android games since Parallels can’t replicate the “hardware acceleration” option just yet. Plus, it can wake up from sleep in an instant in the same state you left it, including all the open apps. Now, start the Virtual Machine, and install the Windows 11 according to the steps mentioned during the installation process.Windows 11 on a Mac (Image credit: Parallels)Įverything from Windows 11’s refreshed animations to resource-intensive multitasking worked as Microsoft intended it to.Note: We won’t be able to provide either the copy or download link of Windows 11 as Microsoft Japan has recently registered a DMCA complaint against Beebom, an Indian technology news publication, for distributing unreleased Windows 11 ISO file. Click Import Drive, and select the Windows 11 ISO file, then click Save.

Keep the Interface as IDE and allocate atleast 40GB of size.

Next, open the Drives tab, and select New Drive.

Now, select Show Advanced Settings and allocate 4 CPU cores.

Head over to the Systems tab, make sure x86_64 Architecture is selected, and allocate a minimum of 4GB of RAM.

Next, click Create a New Virtual Machine, then enter a name for the VM and click on Save.

Now drag and drop the UTM app icon from the UTM folder to the Applications folder.

Download the UTM application from the official website or App Store.

Here’s how you can install windows 11 on M1 Mac/MacBook using the UTM.Īlso Read: Jabra Elite 85T Review – The Best AirPods Alternative for Android How to Install Windows 11 on M1 Mac

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