Windows 11 ARM

windows 11
Setup Guide

System Requirements

  • Architecture: ARM64 (native)
  • RAM: 8 GB minimum
  • Storage: 60 GB
  • Display: virtio-ramfb-gl
  • Special: Requires Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3)

Login Credentials

  • Note: Create account during Windows setup

Windows 11 for ARM – native ARM64 Windows experience on Apple Silicon Macs with excellent performance and compatibility.

Setup Guide

  1. Click “Setup Guide” to visit UTM’s official Windows 11 ARM guide
  2. Download Windows 11 ARM64 Insider Preview ISO
  3. Follow UTM’s detailed installation instructions
  4. Native ARM64 provides much better performance than x86_64 emulation
  5. Most modern applications work well, some may need x86/x64 emulation

Troubleshooting

  • VM won’t boot: Check that virtualization is enabled in VMC settings and your Mac meets the system requirements.
  • Slow performance: Allocate more RAM in VM settings (recommended 4GB+) and close other applications.
  • No network: Ensure network adapter is set to “Shared Network” in VMC settings.
  • Display issues: Try different display adapters in VMC settings or update to the latest VMC version.