
This is because M1 and M2 Apple Macs use a different processor architecture (ARM) than traditional Intel-based processors. Check the option “ This is the device I’m using right now” and click “ Activate”.įor more information, please visit Microsoft FAQ.Before we begin, it is worth pointing out that we can't natively install Windows 11 on M-series Macs like we can on Intel-based Apple computers. Press Enter when prompted for the existing Windows password.ĥ. Click “ I changed hardware on this device recently” on the appeared dialog:Ĥ. Open Windows Settings > System > Activation.ģ. Windows will be automatically activated after a successful purchase.ġ.

To use Windows 11 Enterprise with this solution, you will first need to acquire the Windows 11 Pro license and then can upgrade to Windows 11 Enterprise through a volume licensing agreement (contact your IT admin for more information).įor more information, please visit Microsoft FAQ. Windows 11 Pro product keys are platform agnostic (圆4 vs Arm). You can buy a license from the Microsoft Store or purchase one through retail.


A unique license is required for each instance of Windows 11 Pro that you are running, either on a hardware or in a virtual machine. You will need to acquire a separate license for Windows 11 Pro if you do not already have one. Note: Parallels® Desktop is an authorized solution for running Arm® versions of Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Enterprise in a virtual environment on its platform on Apple M-series computers. You can use any applicable existing Windows license to activate Windows 11 in Parallels Desktop or purchase a new Windows license. Activating Windows 11 in Parallels Desktop works the same way as on a PC.
