Install Windows on M1 Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you eager to install Windows on your M1 Mac? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process, highlighting the necessary steps and requirements.

Before we begin, it's essential to note that QEMU installation may take some time depending on your internet connection speed. You'll need to open Terminal and type/paste a specific command to initiate the process. Press the Return key to execute the command.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

To add Homebrew to your PATH, enter the following commands in Terminal:

```

echo 'eval $(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)' > /Users/jeff/.zprofile

eval $(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)

```

Press Return on your keyboard and you'll be prompted to enter your administrator password. Press Return again to complete the process.

Step 2: Install QEMU using Homebrew

Paste the following command in Terminal and press Return:

```

/bin/bash -c '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)'

```

If you've already installed Homebrew on your Mac, you can skip this step.

Step 3: Convert VHDX to VMDK

QEMU allows you to easily convert a VHDX file to a Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) format. VMware Fusion cannot natively read VHDX files, so conversion is necessary. VHDX is a disk image format capable of storing the contents of a hard disk drive.

Step 4: Download Windows 11 ARM64 Preview

To download the Windows 11 Client ARM64 Insider Preview, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Windows 11 on ARM Insider Preview page and select the Windows 11 Client from the drop-down box.

2. Select your product language from the dropdown box and click Confirm.

3. Click the Download Now button to initiate the download process.

4. Depending on your internet connection speed, the download may take some time (around 10GB in size).

Step 5: Register for Windows Insider Program

To register for the Windows Insider program, follow these steps:

1. Visit Microsoft's Windows Insider registration page and click Sign-in now.

2. If you already have a Microsoft account, sign in with your account.

3. If you don't have an account, create one by clicking Create one.

4. Click the Register tab and click the Register now button.

5. Accept the terms of agreement and register for the Windows Insider program.

Step 6: Install VMware Fusion Technology Preview

Once registered, download and install VMware Fusion Technology Preview.

By following these steps, you'll be able to install Windows on your M1 Mac using QEMU and VMware Fusion. Remember to convert VHDX files to VMDK format using QEMU before installing Windows. Happy installing!

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