How to update windows 10 to windows 11 on mac?

If you're running Windows 10 on a Mac through Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop, or another virtualization apps, there are a few common reasons you can't upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10.

1. Your Mac hardware doesn't meet Windows 11's strict requirements
Microsoft enforces checks for:

• TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module)
• Secure Boot support
• CPU compatibility list

Most Intel Macs don't have a hardware TPM, and Boot Camp does not provide one by default. Parallels can emulate a virtual TPM, but it has to be enabled manually.

2. Boot Camp drivers aren’t updated for Windows 11

Boot Camp Assistant drivers on Mac are mostly made for Windows 10. If you try to update to Windows 11 from Windows 10 on Mac, the Windows 11 installer may block the process if it detects missing or outdated drivers.

3. Apple Silicon Macs can't use Boot Camp

If you’re on an M1/M2/M3 Mac, Boot Camp isn't available at all. The only way to run Windows is through virtualization (e.g., Parallels), and in that case you must install Windows 11 ARM edition from scratch, there's no direct upgrade path from Windows 10 x86.