Install Windows 11 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or managing files securely.

You can create Hyper-V VMs in Windows 11 using a built-in Windows app or a new developer-oriented tool. Both come with gotchas. Here’s how it all works.

To install macOS in Hyper-V on Windows 11/10, you need to enable Hyper-V, create a virtual machine, get the virtual hard disk and mount it. Check this guide to know more.

Install Windows 11 on KVM Now, let’s get started with creating your virtual machine. Open up the Virtual Machine Manager and kick off the VM creation process.

If you want to install Ubuntu in VirtualBox on your Windows 11 computer, make sure to enable Hardware Virtualization from BIOS and then follow this guide.

Microsoft will release new free Windows 11-based virtual machines by the end of each month. Version 2309 is now available in four traditional formats for various virtualization software.

Installing Virtualbox Guest Additions into a new Linux or Windows virtual machine Virtualbox Guest Additions aren't mandatory, but you'll want it installed to have the best experience.

What you need to know about license keys for running Windows and commercial software in virtual machines.

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 virtual machines available for free evaluation. Version 2401 includes the latest cumulative updates for Windows 11 version 22H2 and various developer tools.