Running Windows 10 and Parallels on Mac: What You Need to Know

Are you looking to run Windows 10 on your Mac? With the introduction of Apple's M1 and M2 chips, there are some limitations to consider when running 32-bit Arm apps on your device. Here's what you need to know about using Windows 10 with Parallels on your Mac.

Limitations of Running 32-Bit Arm Apps

For all Arm versions of Windows, including Windows 11, 32-bit Arm apps are being deprecated. This means that these apps will no longer be supported in the future. Additionally, Virtualization-based Security (VBS), which enables customers to create and isolate a secure region of memory from the normal operating system, is not supported.

Unsupported Features

Some features of Windows 10, including DirectX 12, are not supported on Mac computers with M1 and M2 chips. This includes experiences that depend on an additional layer of virtualization (nested virtualization). Specifically, this means that:

* The Arm version of Windows 11 has limitations that can impact your ability to use various types of hardware, games, and apps.

* Certain apps that rely on DirectX 12 or OpenG元.3 or greater may not work as expected.

Authorized Solution for Running Windows 11

However, Parallels Desktop version 18 is an authorized solution for running Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise in a virtual environment on its platform on Apple M1 and M2 computers. This means that you can still run Windows 11 on your Mac using this software.

Alternative Options

If you're looking for alternative options to running Windows 10 on your Mac, there are two different ways to use Windows with Mac:

* Windows 11 runs best on a PC designed for Windows.

* You can also consider using Windows 365, a software-as-a-service solution that allows you to securely stream your full, personalized Windows 11 experience to many devices, including Mac computers built with M-series processors.

When it comes to running Windows 10 and Parallels on your Mac, there are some important considerations to keep in mind. By understanding the limitations of 32-bit Arm apps and the features that are not supported, you can make an informed decision about how to use Windows with your Mac.

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