Activating Windows 11 on parallels

Question

Hi,

I have installed windows 11 through parallels on MacBook M1. The installation process was automatic, guided by the parallels and eventually I got Windows 11 Home Edition. It is not activated. When I try to activate, it takes to the Microsoft store but there is no option to purchase the windows 11 key. I would like to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro version. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I thought Windows 11 for Mac was a preview so perhaps you cannot buy a licence for a preview build. Generally though Windows 11 licences are not available to buy currently and only devices with it pre-installed are available.

You might have to wait to buy a Windows 11 licence.

As with Windows 10 though if you have Home edition you must activate that prior to buying an upgrade licence for Windows 10 Pro. If you want to have Windows 11 Pro edition perhaps you should install that edition then look at a Pro licence, when available.

Please see the advise from Sumit.

Answer 2

Hi Paruyr,

I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.

Windows does not support or sell Windows on ARM licenses. The insider copies are intended just for evaluation. You would not be able to change editions. You would have to either use RDP with a Windows desktop, or buy a Windows PC for the best experience.

Some additional information here:

Windows 11 in a Parallels Desktop VM: An Update

https://www.parallels.com/blogs/windows-11-tpm/

Disclaimer:

The link included is a non-Microsoft website that would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do more harm than good sometimes.

Answer 3

Not true. I purchase 11 pro through the store to activate my arm version on mac.

Answer 4

could not activate