#VMWARE WORKSTATION M1 FOR MAC OS X#
#VMWARE WORKSTATION M1 UPDATE#

VMWare has announced that its upcoming update to VMWare Fusion will bring Windows 11 support to both Intel-based and Apple Silicon machines. As such, it would run in VMware Fusion on an Intel Mac, but cannot run in VMware Fusion on an M1 Mac, because virtualisation requires that the host and guest have the same processor family. VMWare says that it's looking for user feedback as it 'irons out kinks' and prepares for more formal support later in 2022. M1 is based on the ARM architecture, not the Intel/AMD x86 architecture. Unless GNS3 do a port to allow it to run on ARM-based platforms, the only way it. 'While it is a little early, and things on Apple silicon don't always behave like we're used to on Intel, we're thrilled to be able to share the work we've been doing to prepare support for Windows 11 virtual machines on Fusion, for both Intel and Apple silicon Macs.' I suspect (no inside knowledge) that they're headed for a release in time for Monterey. If you need a Windows VM you need to run a suitable version of VMware on an x86 platform, meaning Intel or AMD processor. I recently purchased VMware fusion 12 pro and when I got the download link it was for intel based Macs. Build Number: Open Source License File for Workstation Technology Preview II 22H2. Keep in mind though, that version will only (as expected) cover ARM guests, though not windows ARM because of the EULA. An Intel Mac (VMware Fusion) or a PC with Windows or Linux (VMware Workstation). If you need a Linux VM that's very much possible on Apple Silicon, and it works well using the VMware Fusion Tech Preview. I have the new MacBook Pro M1, so do I need to return the software and purchase something else or will it run on my M1 Thanks. We're all hoping that Microsoft fixes the Windows 11 EULA, but no news yet.

#VMWARE WORKSTATION M1 FOR MAC OS X#

The VMware Fusion 5 Software for MAC OS X (English) is a software package for Intel Macs that allows you to configure and run virtual machines from within. You need to go to VMware’s website and download and install manually.

The Qualcomm exclusivity deal reportedly expiring soon after November 2021 is probably the reason for this support from VMWare now: it is not possible to run Windows on the new M1 Macs, even with Parallels or VMWare Fusion.

VMWare said they wouldn't support Windows until Microsoft officially supported it:īootcamp is still unlikely but it should at least be officially supported now.

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