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Vivianie
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Sep 26, 2025

Windows 11 ARM download for ISO and VHDX?

Hi everyone, hoping someone here can clear up some confusion for me. I plan to run Windows 11 on an ARM-based device on my Mac. But I'm getting a bit tangled up in the specifics of where to get the o...
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AtlasBlackwood
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Sep 26, 2025

 I can help clarify your questions about obtaining Windows 11 ARM images and the licensing process.

Official Windows 11 ARM Download Sources:

Windows 11 ISO:
Microsoft officially provides Windows 11 ISO files for different editions (Home, Pro, etc.), but not directly for ARM64 on their public download pages. The standard ISO downloads are typically x86-64 (Intel/AMD).
However, Microsoft offers Windows 11 ARM images primarily through their Windows Insider Program.

Windows Insider Program:
If you join the Windows Insider Program (which is free), you can access preview builds of Windows 11 ARM64. These are available as an ISO or VHDX image suitable for installation or virtualization.

Official Windows 11 ARM ISO:
As of now, Microsoft does not publicly host a stable, official Windows 11 ARM download without registration. The typical way to obtain a clean ISO for ARM is via the Insider Program.

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