💥 Install Windows 11 on Mac (Apple Silicon - M1, M2, M3, M4)

A complete and updated guide to installing Windows 11 on your Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3) using UTM (free). Perfect for developers, students, or anyone needing Windows on a Mac.

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🚀 Why Install Windows 11 on Apple Silicon?

  • Run Windows-only software on macOS.
  • Use Microsoft Office, games, or enterprise tools.
  • Test apps across platforms.
  • Lightweight and fast with virtualization.
  • For ethical hacking labs, hacking.

🧰 What You’ll Need

  • An Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3 or M4 chip)
  • Windows 11 ARM ISO or VHDX
  • UTM (Free)
  • At least 25GB of free disk space

🔽 Download Requirements

✅ Download UTM

  1. Go to the official UTM website: https://mac.getutm.app/
  2. Click the “Download” button to get the latest version.
  3. Once downloaded, move UTM.app to your Applications folder.
  4. Open UTM and allow permissions if prompted by macOS.

✅ Download Windows 11 ARM ISO

The easiest way to get the Windows 11 ARM ISO is by using the CrystalFetch app from the App Store:

  1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
  2. Search for CrystalFetch or use this link: CrystalFetch on App Store
  3. Download and open CrystalFetch.
  4. For the options, Choose:
    • Version: Windows 11
    • Build: Latest
    • Architecture: Apple Silicon
    • Language: English (United States)
    • Edition: Windows 11

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  1. Click Download ISO and wait for it to complete.
  2. Save the ISO file somewhere accessible (like your Downloads folder).

Note: Because of the large file, Windows 11 ARM ISO may take about 1-2 hours to download depends on your network connection.

| 💡 CrystalFetch downloads the ISO directly from Microsoft’s servers—safe and easy!

⚙️ Step-by-Step Installation (Using UTM)

1. Open UTM and Create a New VM

  • Click Create a New Virtual Machine.

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  • Select Virtualize.

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  • Select Windows.

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2. System Configuration

  • Check on Install Windows 10 or higher.
  • Click Browse then choose the Windows 11 ISO you have installed.

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  • Choose 4096 MiB for Memory (this is the minimum amount).

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  • Choose 64 GiB for Storage.

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  • Click Continue -> Continue -> Save.
  • Run the VM Windows.

3. Windows Settings

  • Select I don’t have a product key.

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  • Select Windows 11 Pro -> Next.

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  • Then just wait for Windows update and you have completed install Windows on Mac Apple Silicon.

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