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Windows 11 in VM: How to Install & Run
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Updated onAugust 5, 2024
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Windows 11took the entire world by storm and all early adopters are extremely eager to install it and test it to the limit.
However, the new OS can be riddled with lots of bugs and compatibility issues that can turn things to worst in just a few days.
That’s why we recommend installing it on a secondary system or on a virtual machine to avoid any problems.
In this article, we will help you install Windows 11 on VMware. The process is extremely similar to any othervirtual machineso you can use your preferred tool for the job.
How can I install Windows 11 on VM?
1. Download and install the virtual machine
We’re using this tool because we tested it with a lot of software and it’s the most reliable in our opinion but you can also try some of the tools in ourbest virtual machine softwarelist.
2. Create a Windows 10 ISO
If you don’t have a Windows 10 ISO file already, you can create one by using theWindows Media Creation Tool.
You will need the Windows 10 ISO so you can run it on the virtual machine so this is one of the most important steps in the process.
We have anexcellent guideon how to create a Windows 10 ISO so if you’re having trouble, this will help you speed up the process.
3. Setup the virtual machine
4. Check if the virtualization is on your PC and enable it
4.1 Check if the virtualization is on
4.1 Enable virtualization on your PC
Now the computer should boot up normally and you will be ready for the next step, to install Windows 10 on your virtual machine.
5. Install Windows 10 on your virtual machine
Even if it looks like a complicated endeavor, the steps are pretty self-explanatory and easy to follow. Once as you have the Windows 10 ISO and the virtual machine installed, setting it up is pretty easy.
6.Join the Windows Insider Program
So, the whole trick about installing Windows 11 on your VM is to first emulate a Windows 10 OS and then use your Dev Channel-abled Microsoft account to check for updates and install the new OS.
If don’t have a Windows Insider account already, you can register for one on theMicrosoft dedicated webpage.
Extra tips on how to run Windows 11 on VM
This is how you can simply install Windows 11 on VMware and any other virtual machine for that matter.
And while you’re at the virtual chapter, you can also check out thebest virtual desktop software for Windows 10that will definitely work on Windows 11 too.
If you’re planning to use Windows 10 in a virtual environment, don’t miss our guide on thebest settings for VMware and Windows 10.
If you had any problems with running Windows 11 on the virtual machine, let us know in the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
