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

You can create Hyper-V VMs in Windows 11 using a built-in Windows app or a new developer-oriented tool. Both come with gotchas. Here’s how it all works.

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.

Learn how to install Windows 11 on a KPM in this up-to-date 2024 guide that takes you step-by-step through each part of the process.