While the current build of Parallels Desktop for Mac is unable to run on the M1 chip due to unique issues for virtual machines, a new version is in development already to rectify this problem. Parallels has been around for years as one of the top virtual machine options for bringing Windows software to your macOS hardware. It comes in the form of an update for Parallels Desktop for Mac (via TechRadar).Īpple MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) reviewMacBook Air (M1, 2020) review: A near-perfect laptopApple Black Friday deals 2020: Early sales on MacBooks, AirPods, and more Windows 11 can't be updated - it gets stuck after reaching 8% due to the absence of the TPM 2.0 chip.While there is a sliver of hope this could someday return, a much more immediate reprieve is coming for those eyeing the new MacBooks who need support for Windows 10 software.

Alternatively, you can create a new Windows 11 virtual machine as described in KB 128449.Īfter creating a new Windows 11 virtual machine, Windows 11 prompts the This PC must support the TPM 2.0 error message. Upgrade to Windows 11 by downloading a Windows 11 ISO, mounting it to the virtual machine ( Devices > CD/DVD > tick the image), and following the upgrade procedure from Windows 10 to Windows 11 as a usual upgrade. Learn more in KB 128449.Īn upgrade to Windows 11 isn't presented in the list of updates upon checking for updates in Windows Settings. Unable to create a new Windows 11 virtual machine on a Mac with an Intel processor.įixed in Parallels Desktop 17.1.0. The processor isn't supported for this version of Windows error message upon trying to upgrade to Windows 11 using PC Health Check app. Note: if your Windows 10 virtual machine has legacy BIOS, the only possible solution is to create a new Windows 11 virtual machine. Windows requires TPM chip and Secure Boot. Your PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11 error message. Settings or Start menu not working correctly in Windows 11 on Mac computers with Apple M1 chipsĬan't upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Most of the issues we ran into have been resolved, some have workarounds, and there are just a few we’re still working hard on resolving.Ĭlick Get updates to subscribe to this article to be immediately notified of us fixing these few remaining issues. Parallels engineers have been putting thousands of hours into Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac development and testing to make sure it fully supports Windows 11.

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