Activation Error Windows 10 Pro - ARM64 on Apple Silicon

Robert Baas 96 Reputation points
2021-05-06T13:59:19.51+00:00

I have a question. I use several computers at home. One is a windows intel based computer using Windows 10. This computer is activated. I have a subscription to the windows insider program since installing that computer. Windows 10 is enough for me, when I need Pro or Enterprise I just use a computer at my office.

Now I've bought a new computer, MacMini M1 16/512. And of course, wanting the best of both worlds, I would like to use Parallels to install Windows 10. With the new ARM base M1 however, I have to download and install Windows 10 Pro. And, of course, the windows installation reports it cannot activate as there is no Win10Pro key available (and, as it's in a virtual environment on an non-windows computer, even having another pre-existing key would not be enough to activate, I presume).

So the question is: do I have to get a 300 dollar license just to run windows 10 ARM64 inside parallels, or is there a "home" version upcoming for a normal budget? I understand why the Pro version is more expensive, but I don't use Pro features for my home environment.

Please advise. Thank you in advance!

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  1. Robert Baas 96 Reputation points
    2021-05-10T08:35:15.187+00:00

    I’m going to answer this myself: the only way to activate on M1 Apple Silicon using Parallels is by buying an expensive Win 10 Pro for Arm license. No Arm Home version is upcoming.

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  1. Yuhan Deng 3,761 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-05-07T01:51:20.92+00:00

    Hi,
    To get Windows 10 home, you can refer to the link below:
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-10-home/d76qx4bznwk4?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
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    Please take a look and see if it suits your need.
    About using Parallels to install Windows 10 in MAC，I would suggest that you contact Apple and see if there‘re any limitations.

    Thanks for your time.
    Best regards,
    Danny

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