If you don’t mind taking a bit of a gamble, here’s how to get started with Windows on ARM and Parallels Desktop: It is essential to note the phrase ‘Technical Preview” as this software is not entirely ready for prime time and should not be used on mission-critical hardware. The first option for running Windows 10 on ARM using your M1 Mac is to use the Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Mac Technical Preview software. Run ARM Windows using Parallels Desktop Michael Archambault/Digital Trends Here’s how to run ARM Windows on an M1 Mac. As a no-cost alternative, we’ll also explore how you can run ARM Windows apps using the QEMU open-source emulator and virtual machine application. Luckily, with the Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Mac Technical Preview, users can run the latest edition of Windows on ARM. The launch of Apple Silicone marked a historic moment for Mac computers but left some users wondering about the state of running Windows on their machines.
