windows 10

System Requirements

  • Architecture: x86_64 (emulated)
  • RAM: 8 GB minimum
  • Storage: 60 GB
  • Display: qxl-vga

Login Credentials

  • Note: Follow setup wizard to create account

Windows 10 – modern Windows operating system with wide application compatibility and regular updates.

Setup Guide

  1. Download Windows 10 ARM Image

    • Use a trusted Windows 10 ARM64 installation image (Microsoft no longer publicly lists it, but Insider ISO or UUP-based ARM64 builds work).

    • Make sure the file is ARM64 — x86/x64 images do not work in virtualization on Apple Silicon.

  2. Create a New VM in VMC

    • Open VMC → click New VM (or +).

    • Select Windows 10 ARM or Virtualize → ARM64 OS.

    • Ensure Architecture = ARM64.

  3. Configure VM Resources

    • RAM: at least 4–8 GB (8 GB recommended).

    • CPU: 4+ cores for better responsiveness.

    • Storage: create a virtual disk 40–60 GB.

  4. Attach the Installer ISO (or VHDX)

    • In Installer / CD-ROM, choose your Windows 10 ARM ISO or Windows 10 ARM VHDX.

    • If your ISO boots into the Windows setup, continue to Step 5.

    • If you are using a preinstalled VHDX, simply attach it as the primary disk.

  5. Start the VM and Install Windows

    • Boot the VM → Windows Setup should appear.

    • Choose language/keyboard.

    • Select Custom installation → choose the virtual disk.

    • Proceed with the normal Windows setup.

  6. Install Guest Tools / Drivers

    • Once Windows starts for the first time, install VMC Guest Tools (if available) to enable:

      • Proper display resolution

      • Networking drivers (virtio-net)

      • Clipboard and pointer integration

    • Reboot when finished.

Troubleshooting

  • Installer doesn’t boot

    • Ensure your image is ARM64 and not x86/x64.

    • Try switching the virtual machine to “UEFI boot” if available.

  • No Internet during setup

    • Skip network setup (if allowed) → complete install → install guest tools to enable network.

  • Windows boots but display is low-resolution

    • Install guest tools

    • Or enable virtio-ramfb-gl in video settings (if your VMC build supports it).

  • Slow performance

    • Increase RAM/CPU allocation.

    • Close other heavy apps on the host.

  • Using a VHDX image instead of ISO

    • Attach the VHDX as the VM’s main disk.

    • Set boot order: Disk → ISO (or just eject ISO).