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

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You can then boot the virtual disc in Windows 11 with Virtualbox or Hyper-V as a virtual machine in the window. Use the free Disk2vhd to convert a physical data carrier into a virtual hard disk file.

Microsoft has issued a warning that certain users might experience problems installing Windows 11 on virtual machines. The company is working on resolving the issue in future updates.

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.