Windows 11 ARM stuck on splash screen at first boot - always starts after reset

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  1. RobertE21

    RobertE21 Bit poster

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    This nagging little problem started after I installed PD 26.3.0, and it always resolves after forcing the VM to reset.
    My MacUpdater program claims there is an incremental PD update to 26.3.0 (57425) that may address the problem. I haven't found that new version on your site. Is it still in beta?


    Edition Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview
    Version 25H2
    OS build 26300.8170
    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.348.0


    Parallels Desktop Pro for Mac 26.3.0 (57392)
    MacBook Pro M3 Max / macOS Tahoe 26.4.1
     
  2. Trishna Oobeyram

    Trishna Oobeyram Staff Member

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    Hello @RobertE21
    We have created a support ticket to assist you further.
    Please check your email for future communication.
    Regards,
     
  3. MichaelJ61

    MichaelJ61

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    I am having the same issue more or less. Windows 11 starts ion 26.3, sometimes I get a black [plash screen, sometimes a blank gray screen. If I restrat windows it starts normally. Also, if I go away from the computer (Macbook M3 Max) Windows freezes and will not switch to the program I left run ning.

    Mike
     
  4. MichaelA71

    MichaelA71

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    I'm noticing the same issue on 57396. Any updates and does 57392 fix the issue?
     
  5. MichaelA71

    MichaelA71

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    Correction, does 57425 fix the issue?
     
  6. Egbertd

    Egbertd

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    I have the same issue.
     

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