The Windows 11 ISO for ARM devices, previously exclusive to Windows Insiders, is now publicly available. This ARM64 ISO enables users to create virtual machines, bootable media, and perform in-place upgrades.
How to Use the Windows 11 ARM ISO
You can download the Windows 11 ARM disk image from this page (replace "[Link to download page]" with the actual download link). Here are a few ways to utilize the ISO:
- Create Virtual Machines: Test ARM apps, develop for ARM, or evaluate Windows 11 ARM performance on various platforms.
- Create Bootable Media: Install Windows 11 on ARM-powered machines.
- Upgrade Existing Installations: Mount the ISO within a working Windows installation to initiate the setup process.
Important Considerations
Note that ARM64 virtual machines are not compatible with Hyper-V on x64 hardware. Consider using Azure for cloud-based virtual machines. Limitations also exist for ARM64 VMs on Apple hardware. See this page (replace "[Link to details page]" with the relevant Microsoft page) for details.
Owners of systems with older Snapdragon chips may need to inject drivers from the device manufacturer. Instructions are available on this page (replace "[Link to driver injection page]" with the relevant link).
For a great Windows 11 on ARM experience, the Microsoft Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Plus (2024 edition) is available on Amazon at a discounted price.
