Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your "real" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.

Create the Windows 11 Virtual Machine. Now that you have your ISO created and you’ve enabled HyperV, you just need to put everything together using the Hyper-V Manager utility. Follow the step-by-step ...

From the New Virtual Machine Wizard, click the Installer disc image file (iso) option, then browse to and select your downloaded Windows 11 ISO file. Click Next . You must then select a guest ...

To create Hyper-V Virtual Machine Desktop Shortcut in Windows 11/10, do the following: Right-click or press and hold on an empty area on the Desktop. Click New > Shortcut .

Image: PhotoGranary/Adobe Stock. Windows 11 is a tricky operating system to run as a virtual machine.That’s because it has a few strict requirements, such as a TPM chip and a Secure Boot option.

To create a virtual machine to run Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, use these steps: Open Start. Search for Hyper-V Manager and click the top result to open the app. Click on the Action menu.

There are numerous reasons someone might need to create a virtual machine, and fortunately in 2024, it's possible to do it well and for free. Major players, including Microsoft, Broadcom/VMWare ...

Windows 11 should now boot, and you'll be able to use your virtual machine just like a normal PC – but within a window! Now we can safely use DeepSeek (and other applications) in a sandbox.

If you can't run Windows 11 on your PC, then you might want to try it on a virtual machine. Here's how to install Windows 11 on a VM.

Plus, getting Windows 11 to work as a virtual machine in a third-party application can be challenging due to its onerous requirements. That's where the Windows Sandbox comes into play.