Microsoft announced that Mac users with M1 and M2 will be able to experience Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Enterprise on their devices through its virtualization software Parallels.
With a statement made today, Microsoft announced that it has taken a step that will make users happy. According to the statement, the US-based technology giant Apple On Mac computers with M1 and M2 It took a step forward to officially support the use of Windows 11.
In the statements made, the operating system allows the operating system to run in a virtual environment. parallels It is said to be the result of a partnership with Parallels is a US software company that stands out in virtualization technologies.
Access to Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 Pro on Macs with Apple Silicon processors
In the Microsoft description, version 18 of Parallels Desktop, Arm versions of Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 Pro He described it as an ‘official solution’ to run it on computers with M1s and M2s. This move, which will be very useful for users in the IT field, means that Mac users with Apple Silicon processors can access the operating system on their devices via Parallels. However, let’s add that Microsoft says there are some limitations in this method. These include things like being unable to run Windows applications or games that use DirectX 12 or OpenGL3.3.
Parallels is a virtualization software that allows Windows apps-like things to be used on Mac devices. Apple’s Boot Camp There was a solution to this issue with but Boot Camp was not available on ARM based M chips. Therefore, virtualization remained the only option.
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In addition to these, Microsoft offers an alternative for those who want to reach Windows 11 from Macs with M1 and M2. This is in the cloud and includes full application compatibility. Windows 365 Cloud PCs can be done through.