It works on both older Intel Macs and M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs.

In that case, download and open Parallels from the website, then skip to Step 4.

The app will ask for permission to send usage data.

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ClickDont Sendif you dont want to share this data orAutomatically Sendif you want to share.

If you click one of these buttons, you dont need to sign up for a separate Parallels account.

Read the privacy policy, and clickI Accept.

GET highlighted on the Parallels Desktop page in the App Store.

Use Touch ID or your PIN to authenticate.

ClickOKto confirm the subscription.

Parallels needs access to your download folder, because it needs to download Windows.

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Wait while Parallels downloads Windows 11.

Wait while Parallels installs Windows 11.

When you see the Installation Complete message, poke the screen to continue.

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Read the Windows License Agreement, and clickAccept.

The Windows installation process is complete when you see this screen.

To activate Windows 11, navigate toSettings>System>Activation.

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What is Parallels Desktop?

Yes, but only for Macs using Intel processors.

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Use your chosen authentication method.

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Parallels Desktop installing Windows 11.

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