How to install Windows 11 (retail version) [read post #48 first]

Im in the same boat QB 2018 Canadian version ... will not work on Win11. If you get it going on Win11, i am interested in how.

 

It all worked perfectly! Thanks. I created the ISO on my Mac. No problems. Windows runs flawlessly!

 

Well, today I loaded up Parallels/Windows on my MBP, and now Windows is back to saying "Activate Windows" in the bottom right corner. I go back to activate it again, put in my key that worked before (Win Home 10 I purchased from Dell) and now it says I can't use that key, even though it used to work. So what has changed now?

 

Ok, on a hunch, because it now says Windows 11 Enterprise...I put in the Windows 11 Education key that wouldn't work before (and the reason I had to buy the Windows 10 Home Key) and now the Win11 Education key works and has activated. Makes no sense of course, but whatever.

 

Thanks for the advice at post #48. I was able to install Windows 11 ARM smoothly and upgrade it from Home to Pro using a Pro retail key.
(Note: There was some irritating messages at activating and upgrading Windows, but they went away after one round of restarting Windows.)

 

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So I just downloaded Parallels today on my Mac Studio and it tried to install Windows 10... as expected, I was told that it's not compatible with M1.
It then proceeded to install Windows 11 - is it not the ARM version?

 

Hello, Windows 11 has ARM processor only. Are you facing an issue installing Windows 11?

 

Hallo Leute,

Ich habe ein Problem und brauche Hilfe.

MacBook Air M1 Version 12.5; Parallels Version 16

1.) Windows 11 home, Build 22000.832, stürzt beim Update KB5016629 (Build 22000.856) ab, blauer Bildschirm (siehe Anhang), automatische Reparaturversuche bleiben erfolglos und auch alle anderen vorgeschlagenen Optionen. Selbst eine Reparatur mit sfc/scannow vor dem Update hatte nicht geholfen. Kann nur auf einen Snapshot zurückgesetzt werden und dann Updates vorläufig aussetzen.

In Insider Preview(DEV) gewechselt (Build 22622.440). Beim Update (10.0.22622.575) KB5016694 auch Absturz, mit dem Unterschied, dass die automatische Reparatur klappt und zu Windows zurückkehrt, jedoch ohne das Update zu installieren.

2.) Windows 11 pro(stammt noch aus den Anfangszeiten und keine Lizenz), Build 22000.318, beim Update KB 5016629 Absturz, aber wie im Insider, Rückkehr zu Windows ohne Installation Update und ohne Probleme.

Liegt das an der älteren Version von Parallels oder kann ich das selber beheben? Ich will natürlich die normale Home Version weiterhin nutzen.

Vielen Dank im Voraus

 

And the same again in English

Hello guys,

I have a problem and need help.

MacBook Air M1 version 12.5; Parallels version 16

1.) Windows 11 home, Build 22000.832, crashes during update KB5016629 (Build 22000.856), blue screen (see attachment), automatic repair attempts remain unsuccessful and all other suggested options. Even a repair with sfc/scannow before the update had not helped. Can only be rolled back to a snapshot and then temporarily suspend updates.

Switched to Insider Preview (DEV) (build 22622.440). During the update (10.0.22622.575) KB5016694 also crash, with the difference that the automatic repair works and returns to Windows, but without installing the update.

2.) Windows 11 pro(still comes from the early days and no license), build 22000.318, during the update KB 5016629 crash, but as in the insider, return to Windows without installation update and without problems.

Is this due to the older version of Parallels or can I fix it myself? Of course, I want to continue to use the normal home version.

Thank you in advance

 

This won't exactly help you, but I've had 22000.856 since Feb '22, and Parallels 17.1.4, working fine. So it's not that combination that is giving you problems but something else. Good luck.

 

How can i install other language W11 ARM ISO? Now I have option to choose version of W11 arm but not language, and it download and install default system language. My goal is to install clean Chinese version (not by adding language in Windows)

 

If you build the ISO with the uupdump method, there's a step that lets you choose the language. Obviously the build number I previously mentioned in this thread is very old and you should look for a 22621.xxx build now.

Or you could temporarily change your Mac language to Chinese and download via Parallels. In that case it should install Chinese Windows.

 

I am attempting to leave the Windows Insider Program Beta User & the Off-ramp to exit ends March 8, tomorrow. I have a purchased, Activated Copy of Win 11 Pro.
Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.1325) is my current build.

The Windows Update Critical troubleshooter automatically & successfully ran upon opening Window as needed to prepare Insiders to leave the program. I restarted after my attempt to install (KB5022913) since W11 did not prompt me to do the required Restart beforehand.

Win Update offered the current stable version 2023-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for arm64-based Systems (KB5022913) : however it failed : "We couldn't install this update, but you can try again (0x800f081f)_I tried 3 times with a restart.

The Win Insider page displays as not having me in any Channel and there is a "Get Started" green button next to "Join the Windows Insider Program". I assume that if by the end of tomorrow I will be automatically returned to the Beta Channel if I am unable to off-ramp by then. Also, I am concerned that I might be automatically moved to the new Canary or Dev channel and Insiders are not allowed to move to a "lower" channel level once those are selected.

Since I have an Active copy of W11, is there a way through Parallels that I can install that Retail version? I read post #48 and the others within this thread although I am unclear of the process, if that is at all possible.

 

I was able to leave the Windows Insider Program Beta User because the Off-ramp to exit that was initially slated to end on March 8 was extended to March 15, today.
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎3/‎14/‎2023
OS build 22621.1413

 

- I'm using Parallels 17 / Ventura / Win 11 ARM Pro Retail license / M1
Quick question: I'd like to have a second, completely separate Win 11 (version does not matter) installation that I can "mess" with occassionaly, as in installing software and doing some (very infrequent) testing, as in once every 2 months or so a bit of messing/installing. I don't want to use snapshops of my existing Retail license.
- What would you recommend I do, i.e. where would you suggest should I download Windows, and which version, for this purpose?
Thanks

 

That's really something only you can decide.
The easiest way would be to create a new VM and use the download option that Parallels provides. (I think that is already a feature of later versions of PD 17.)
You could either use that installation as is or switch to the Insider Program. The Beta Channel would probably be the best option for testing purposes.