How to install Windows 11 on Mac M1/M2 Processors for Free (UTM)
Summary
TLDRIn this video tutorial, Daniel from Tips to Fix demonstrates how to install Windows 11 on an iMac with an M1 processor. Since Bootcamp doesn't support M1 and M2 processors, he introduces UTM, a free virtual machine software. Daniel walks through the steps to download Windows 11 ARM64 from the Microsoft Insider program, create a virtual machine, and install Windows 11, including necessary drivers. This method provides a functional Windows environment on an Apple Silicon Mac, though it remains in beta. The tutorial aims to help users achieve this setup without cost.
Takeaways
- 💻 The video tutorial is about installing Windows 11 on an iMac with an M1 processor.
- 🔍 Bootcamp does not support M1 and M2 processors for installing Windows.
- 👍 Alternative methods are available to install Windows 11 on M1 processors using a virtual machine.
- 🆓 The tutorial provides a free method to install Windows 11 using UTM instead of Parallels Desktop.
- 🌐 UTM can be downloaded for free from the official website, while the App Store version costs $10.
- 📥 Windows 11 for ARM processors must be downloaded from the Windows Insider Program.
- 🔧 After downloading the ISO file, create a new virtual machine in UTM and configure it.
- 💾 Install necessary drivers using Spice Guest Tools for optimal Windows experience.
- 🆕 The tutorial covers steps to set up the virtual machine and configure settings for Windows 11 installation.
- 📢 The method is not perfect as Windows 11 on ARM processors is still in beta, and Bootcamp support is not yet available.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video tutorial?
-The main topic of the video tutorial is how to install Windows 11 on an iMac with an M1 processor using UTM, a virtual machine software.
Why can't Bootcamp be used to install Windows on M1 or M2 processors?
-Bootcamp is not supported on M1 or M2 processors because it only works on Intel-based Macs.
What are the alternatives to Bootcamp for installing Windows on M1 processors?
-The alternatives to Bootcamp for installing Windows on M1 processors include using virtual machine software such as Parallels Desktop for Mac and UTM.
Why does the video tutorial recommend using UTM instead of Parallels Desktop?
-The video tutorial recommends using UTM instead of Parallels Desktop because UTM is free to use, whereas Parallels Desktop requires a paid subscription after a trial period.
What is the first step to take when installing Windows 11 on an M1 processor using UTM?
-The first step is to download the UTM software from its official website and install it on the Mac.
How can you obtain the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO file for installation?
-You can obtain the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO file by joining the Windows Insider Program and downloading the ISO from the Microsoft website. Alternatively, the tutorial mentions that the ISO file may be made available on the creator's website.
What are the key steps to create a new virtual machine in UTM?
-Key steps include opening UTM, creating a new virtual machine, selecting Windows as the operating system, importing the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO file, and configuring the virtual machine settings such as CPU cores and shared directories.
What should be done if you encounter network problems during the Windows 11 setup in the virtual machine?
-If network problems occur during the setup, you should use the command 'oobeypassnro' in the Command Prompt to bypass the network requirements.
Why is it important to install the Spice Guest Tools in the virtual machine?
-It is important to install the Spice Guest Tools because they include necessary drivers for the virtual machine, which improve performance and compatibility.
What limitations should be expected when using Windows 11 on an M1 processor through a virtual machine?
-Users should not expect full performance and stability, as Windows 11 ARM64 is still in beta and not officially supported by Apple on M1 processors.
Outlines
💻 Installing Windows 11 on an M1 iMac
In this tutorial, Daniel from Tips to Fix explains how to install Windows 11 on an iMac with an M1 processor. He notes that Bootcamp does not support M1 and M2 processors, but there are alternative methods using virtualization software like UTM. Daniel provides a detailed walkthrough of the initial steps, including the limitations and options for installing Windows on Apple silicon.
🖥️ Using UTM for Free Virtualization
Daniel introduces UTM, a free virtualization software that can be used to install Windows 11 on M1 processors. He explains how to download and set up UTM without purchasing it from the Mac App Store. He also describes the process of downloading the Windows 11 ARM 64 ISO file from the Windows Insider Program and the benefits of using the beta channel for more stability.
⚙️ Setting Up and Configuring Windows 11 on UTM
Daniel continues with the detailed setup process for installing Windows 11 on UTM. He explains how to create a new virtual machine, import the VHDX image, and configure settings such as CPU cores and shared directories. He emphasizes the importance of installing the latest Spice tools for optimal performance and the necessary steps to ensure a seamless installation experience.
📄 Finalizing Windows 11 Installation and Installing Drivers
Daniel concludes the tutorial by guiding users through the final steps of the Windows 11 installation on an M1 Mac. He covers the keyboard setup, network bypass, and installation of necessary drivers using Spice Guest Tools. Daniel also advises on the current limitations and future improvements expected with the stable release of Windows 11 for ARM processors, emphasizing the usefulness of this method despite being in beta.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Windows 11
💡iMac with M1 processor
💡Bootcamp
💡Virtual Machine
💡UTM
💡Windows Insider Program
💡ARM64
💡Spice Guest Tools
💡Parallels Desktop
💡Beta Channel
Highlights
Introduction to installing Windows 11 on an iMac with M1 processor.
Bootcamp is not supported on M1 and M2 processors.
Alternative methods to install Windows 11 on M1 processors using virtual machines.
Introduction of UTM as a free virtualization software.
Steps to download and install UTM for free.
Guide to create a new virtual machine using UTM.
Instructions on downloading Windows 11 ARM64 from the Windows Insider program.
Details on registering for the Windows Insider program.
Steps to download the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO file.
Configuring the virtual machine settings in UTM for Windows 11.
Instructions to bypass the network problem during Windows 11 setup.
Setting up Windows 11 without internet connection.
Installing Spice Guest Tools for Windows drivers.
Final setup steps and installation of necessary drivers.
Conclusion and reminder that this method is for a beta version of Windows 11 on ARM processors.
Transcripts
foreign welcome on this video tutorial Daniel is here from tips to fix today I will show you how to
install Windows 11 on this beautiful iMac that I have here is iMac with M1 processor it will work
on MacBook Pro it will work on iMac and every iOS computers okay okay as I told you I will install
today Windows 11 on this iMac that I have here the very first thing that I have to talk to you guys
for the moment if you just search on Google and say that does this m-processor support Windows and
then you will see a lot of answers here bootcamp it's not supported on M1 and M2 processors on a
Mac computers okay with apple silicon bootcamp Works only on Intel based Max so let me say that
if you have a Mac on 2019 it will work you will install Windows 10 or 11 with bootcamp okay but
in Intel based processors with M1 or M2 processors there is no bootcamp let me
show you here on settings if you go here on set in a search for bootcam then it's missing okay
you see that bootcamp is missing this means that bootcamp it's not supported on M1 processors but
the good news is that we have some more options to install and use Windows in M1 processors
but unfortunately there is no way for the moment to install Windows 11 on M1 processors on boot
mode okay to reboot the mac and boot on Windows but we can install Windows 11 on Virtual virtual
machine and it works well two methods for the moment okay if we go here on official website
and then you will see around Windows on a Mac using parallel desktop for Mac but you see the
option here by now I know that you don't want to expend money or something and you want it for
free I'm here to show you how to install and use it for free okay but let me explain a little bit
you can download as a free trial and try but you have to pay let me see my my Mac here and mine is
eight gigabyte RAM so 100 bucks is good for me and I'm running the latest version of Monterey
okay so what I gotta do I don't have to install parallels today I have something better for you
guys so let's use this amazing software it's for free and it calls UTM okay virtualizer if we try
to get this on a Mac app store then it will be not free you have to pay 10 okay the good thing
of this is that you pay 10 and you can update automatically without trying to reinstall and
install manually okay this is the the good thing for this no worries you can use it for free let's
go back here and you can download it here and then here it is UTM and we can install it and use
it for free and just download and install I will show you right now with this software we are able
to install Windows 11 on AMP processors okay so let me show you how right now just
oh well open up I will double click here I wanted to install this udm software
and let's see how it will work we have this welcome to UTM well okay so what we got to
do we have to create a new machine create a new virtual machine browse UTM gallery and we will go
there real quick user guide and support okay and this is the reason why I did this video tutorial
just to help you do it real quick and maybe you don't have time to read all that guide then I'm
here to help you okay uh here on the gallery we are able to download Windows 11 arm 64. okay
and this Windows 11 for arm 64 uh processors is still in production and we have to download this
from Windows Insider uh program okay it's not the public okay this guide is designed to work with
apple silicon Max let's click here windows for arm and then we will be here redirected directly
on Microsoft Insider program to download this is the page you need to be a member
okay and then let's be a member now okay go here on Meet the windows Insider program
click register we have here register for the windows Insider sign in right now
and then what I gotta do I have to create one and I will use here tips to fix tips to fix a Gmail
I will verify the email address register for the windows Insider program my accept and I just click
register here flight now so now we are registering on Windows Insider program I will go back here on
the gallery click here again and windows for arm processors and then here it is I'm redirected
directly on this page I will put this link on the description or in my website if you don't want to
create an account on Windows Insider program then I will put this uh ISO file on my website
then you will um download it directly without creating any account so let's continue right now
I have to download better Channel Dev Channel okay but I wanted to have this better Channel
it's cool it's more stable okay Windows 11 client arm Insider preview beta Channel okay and then I
will click confirm here I will choose the language I just confirmed this better Channel and then
click the language confirmation you will be able to download now the ISO file okay I will download
it right now and this is Windows 11 client for arm processors mn1 or M2 we are waiting for the
stable version for arm processors to be ready and this one is 9.6 gigabyte okay I'm downloading here
with a full speed and it needs just five minutes for me to download so we download the iso so we
are here and ready to create a machine create new virtual machine then just click here virtualize
choose Windows here vhdx image make sure to check this not uncheck but keep it as it is check import
vhd X image and you can download it directly here if you wanted to click and then you will
be able to download it like I did before but you have to register on Insider program if you don't
want to register and you want to download the file directly just go in my website and download
uh this ISO file I will I will upload it on the website okay another thing that we have to do is
click here browse you see that Bros go on desktop and choose this setup choose this our vhd X image
file that we downloaded from Microsoft for the best Windows Experience make sure to download and
install the latest spice tools for Windows drivers okay here it is just make sure to download it
and let's have it here yeah look at this I just download spice guest tools that we need to install
Windows drivers are really important it's not that much gigabyte okay I will keep it here on
a desktop and now let's continue then we'll click continue here I have to choose default
here on the CPU cores on this visual machine I will click continue and then what I have to do
I will create here share directory because we can share files between Windows and Mac and I
will keep it here on desktop because I like to paste and open I like to create files on Windows
and then I will I need those files to access here on Mac okay then I will click continue here
and then Windows call just put the name here windows 11.
and everything else is by default if you want to change this um Ram or if you want to change
storage here then click here open and click save here for this image and then now we are ready here
and then as you see we are ready here to use it and install Windows 11 and all of this is for
free guys okay we are ready so what we have to do now if you want to change the settings here are
the settings and if you would like to change the system or you wanted to put some CPU cores more or
leave it as it is default or you can change it and we can change it later if you want but you
can try I will leave it as it is display full graphic inputs you can change the settings here
yes I like to use this USB 3.0 Network it will use the same network and we have here nvmi drive
leave it as it is new drive if you want to create new drive you can create it and then
I will click cancel here just click run here and then you will see this pop-up start put options
we see that this virtual machine is already started now in just a moment oh okay cool
here it is Windows 11. then click yes here if you want to get mouse back on on Apple now you have
to click Ctrl and option in the same time and then you will see Mouse here okay control and
option in the same time so what we have to do to get the keyboard working on during the setup of
Windows 11 and just go back here and stay on this window and now you can click next here but now it
will ask you to set up the keyboard right okay before we go in that step you have to click FN
and shift hold it together on your keyboard right now here it is you have to click here here FN and
shift both together and then I will click here F10 look at this you will see this pop-up right now
and click yes because I need to have this window it's really important for me okay and before
we continue we have to disable and bypass the network problem let me see the command here it is
we have to type here now this command and we'll copy and paste and I will just type it here on CMD
maybe copy and paste is not working here but I just have to type o o b a slash bypass
and then click enter and then it bypass automatically it will
restart the virtual machine and then we will continue to set up the windows
11 okay we don't have a lot of time to wait so guys what do we got to do next
we have to install drivers it's very important but step by step here it is
just a moment
okay here we are click next
and click yes here I will skip this
I don't have internet okay here it is and I'll continue with limited setup
I don't need to use internet for the moment
accept
put the name here and click next I don't have to use password
I don't have to share my location
we'll turn all of this off
okay
and then the third the next thing that we have to do is we have to install all the drivers that
we have here on the spice guest okay we'll show you right now how to do it you will see
here this small icon here at the top this disk go here on that DVD I will click eject if you
want I will click here CD change then we'll go on desktop choose this ISO file and click open
okay here we are we are here almost there on Windows 11.
install new build Windows now not for the moment here it is so let's install the drivers
right now because we need to see different view here we don't have the full quality
so go here on the city Drive I have to double click and spice guest tools
let's install all the drivers we need to install the drivers click next and gray
and let's see if this method will work
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we have these two updates
but this is working well and its evaluation copy let's see here on the system I will go here on the
way down so okay guys thank you for watching this video tutorial this is how you can install Windows
11 on M1 processor yeah sure is a virtual machine you can use it here for your needs do not expect a
lot for the moment because we still are on the beta version we are not on the stable relays
from Windows 11 on arm processors we don't have bootcamp yet from Apple so it's not officially
so this method is free and it works so you can use it and let me know what you think okay so
thank you guys for watching this video tutorial God bless you see you on the next video tutorial
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