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Parallels 17.1 Released with macOS Monterey and Windows 11 Support
A new version of Parallels adds full support for Windows 11
Oct 16, 2021 07:59 GMT · By Bogdan Popa ·
Microsoft has updated the system requirements for Windows 11, and this has caused quite a confusion in its very own userbase, with some users expressing their frustration online for not being able to run the new operating system even on fully capable hardware.
One of the main requirements is TPM 2.0, and this made it more challenging for virtualization software to run Windows 11 as well.
The latest version of Parallels finally adds full support for Windows 11, therefore allowing Apple users to install the new operating system on their devices in a very straightforward manner.
At the same time, Parallels 17.1 also adds macOS Monterey support for Apple M1 devices. M1 is Apple’s first-generation silicon based on a custom ARM architecture.
“Final changes to the system requirements for Windows 11 require a computer, both physical and virtual, with a TPM chip installed. Considering that virtual machines “will continue to work as long as the hardware requirements are met”, Parallels Desktop 17 (starting version 17.1.0) will enable the virtual TPM chip by default for all virtual machines that must have it,” Parallels explains.
Windows 11 currently rolling out
Windows 11 can therefore be installed on both new and existing Intel-based Macs but also on M1-powered devices.
“On Apple M1-based Mac computers, for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 virtual machines, both new and existing. As Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds do expire eventually, we recommend upgrading a Windows 10 Insider Preview VM to a Windows 11 Insider Preview VM at the earliest convenience. This will also reportedly improve compatibility with “regular” (Intel-based) Windows applications,” the company explains when discussing where Parallels Desktop can be used to install Windows 11 and enable the virtual TPM chip by default.
Windows 11 is currently in the process of rolling out to production devices out there, with Microsoft planning to complete the release by the summer of 2022.
Parallels 17.1 Released with macOS Monterey and Windows 11 Support
A new version of Parallels adds full support for Windows 11
Oct 16, 2021 07:59 GMT · By Bogdan Popa ·
Microsoft has updated the system requirements for Windows 11, and this has caused quite a confusion in its very own userbase, with some users expressing their frustration online for not being able to run the new operating system even on fully capable hardware.
One of the main requirements is TPM 2.0, and this made it more challenging for virtualization software to run Windows 11 as well.
The latest version of Parallels finally adds full support for Windows 11, therefore allowing Apple users to install the new operating system on their devices in a very straightforward manner.
At the same time, Parallels 17.1 also adds macOS Monterey support for Apple M1 devices. M1 is Apple’s first-generation silicon based on a custom ARM architecture.
“Final changes to the system requirements for Windows 11 require a computer, both physical and virtual, with a TPM chip installed. Considering that virtual machines “will continue to work as long as the hardware requirements are met”, Parallels Desktop 17 (starting version 17.1.0) will enable the virtual TPM chip by default for all virtual machines that must have it,” Parallels explains.
Windows 11 currently rolling out
Windows 11 can therefore be installed on both new and existing Intel-based Macs but also on M1-powered devices.
“On Apple M1-based Mac computers, for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 virtual machines, both new and existing. As Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds do expire eventually, we recommend upgrading a Windows 10 Insider Preview VM to a Windows 11 Insider Preview VM at the earliest convenience. This will also reportedly improve compatibility with “regular” (Intel-based) Windows applications,” the company explains when discussing where Parallels Desktop can be used to install Windows 11 and enable the virtual TPM chip by default.
Windows 11 is currently in the process of rolling out to production devices out there, with Microsoft planning to complete the release by the summer of 2022.