Windows 11 runs as a virtual machine within Parallels Desktop, similar to the way it would run under a Windows VM application, such as VMware Workstation or Oracle VM VirtualBox. But you can make this work via Microsoft's new Insider build for Windows 11 for ARM. The new Macs powered by Apple's M1 chip are more finicky as they can handle only ARM-based versions of Windows.
Using the latest version of the popular Parallels Desktop application, you can install the x86 version of Windows 11 on an Intel-based Mac without much fuss. Checklist: Securing Windows 10 systems (TechRepublic Premium).Ten Windows 10 network commands everyone one should know.
