

Installing Windows on Parallels is no longer a multi-step process either. It supports all the new Windows 11 bells and whistles, except for Android games since Parallels can’t replicate the “hardware acceleration” option just yet. Plus, it can wake up from sleep in an instant in the same state you left it, including all the open apps. It is also possible to purchase the app from Parallels website with 50% discount for students edition.Windows 11 on a Mac (Image credit: Parallels)Įverything from Windows 11’s refreshed animations to resource-intensive multitasking worked as Microsoft intended it to.

There is a 14 days free trial available which you can use it after subscribing and cancel the subscription before the payment.

However, as mentioned, you need to purchase a premium subscription for running Windows 11. The app is free and helps to create or edit virtual machine setup. Go to Mac App Store and install Parallels Desktop app. However, you should have Mojave or later macOS versions for the app to work properly. This app will work both on Intel and M1/M2 chips. Without premium subscription, you will not be able to start working on your Windows setup. Premium subscription for Parallels Desktop app which will cost you $99.99 per year.You can either purchase a new license from Microsoft or remove the existing device and activate your Mac. Remember, you can’t use the license already used on a device as Windows Home and Pro editions come with single device license. Valid license key for Windows edition that you want to install.Learn more on how to check storage space in macOS. Sufficient storage space in your Mac’s hard drive at least 40GB or more.

Here are the few things you need for the installation. Parallels Desktop is the best app available in Mac App Store for this purpose. So, you need third-party apps to create a virtual machine and run Windows or any other operating system in Mac. Bootcamp Assistant Will Not Work with Mac M1 or M2
