Windows 10 or Windows 11 for ARM?

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TimothyL8

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Hi,

I am revisiting my set-up as I have just upgraded from Desktop 17 to Desktop 19 so I can run Parallels on my M2 Mac laptop with Ventura.

My existing set-up is still using the prerelease version of Win10 for ARM which I have not had any problems with.

I have a couple of Qs.

1) is it best to keep with this version of Windows? Or upgrade to Win11 for ARM?
2) if I upgrade, what is the cheapest way to upgrade, what pathways to get a download for Win 11 for ARM and a licence?

Thanks,.
 
TimothyL8 said:
Hi,

I am revisiting my set-up as I have just upgraded from Desktop 17 to Desktop 19 so I can run Parallels on my M2 Mac laptop with Ventura.

My existing set-up is still using the prerelease version of Win10 for ARM which I have not had any problems with.

I have a couple of Qs.

1) is it best to keep with this version of Windows? Or upgrade to Win11 for ARM?
2) if I upgrade, what is the cheapest way to upgrade, what pathways to get a download for Win 11 for ARM and a licence?

Thanks,.
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Greetings,
Thank you for your feedback.
If your current Win10 virtual machine is running fine, you may continue using it, however, it is not currently supported.
Only Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise version is currently supported, more information regarding supported Guest OS on ARM can be found in the article: https://kb.parallels.com/en/124223 .

You can install the Windows 11 Pro version by following the steps below:
(These steps are needed to download the official image of Windows 11 arm)
1. Create new Virtual Machine (click Parallels icon > Control Center)
2. In the upper right corner, click on the "+" button.
3. In the window that appears, click "Continue".
4. In the window that appears, click "Get Windows 11 from Microsoft" > "Install Windows".
5. Wait until the virtual machine is installed.

In order to activate your Windows 11 Pro, you need to purchase a license from Microsoft following the steps below:
  1. Open Windows Settings > System > Activation.
  2. Click "Get a new license in the Microsoft Store app".
  3. Click "Buy" and proceed with the purchase process. Windows will be automatically activated after a successful purchase.
More details regarding activation can be found in article : https://kb.parallels.com/114051

Thank you!
 
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