Apple hasn't officially supported Windows 11 ARM on Bootcamp yet.
Apple hasn't officially supported Windows 11 ARM on Bootcamp yet.
You can get it pretty easily. There's a site that will make you an ARM based ISO for Windows 11. Or you can use the VHDX... but I have made ARM based ISOs using that UUP-Dump (?) site. And it does make an ISO so if you create one, you can mount it and run setup. I used to use that on my Mac M1 to upgrade to new builds of Windows As far as licensing it, you can license this easily with a Windows 10 Pro license (or Win 11 Pro license). It will take the key.
It seems Microsoft might have been preventing the boot camp initiative. Apple stated they aren’t facing any issues with it. Possible reasons included a deal with Qualcomm that has since expired. It could be resolved soon, but both companies need to reach an agreement and act. Any promises or hesitations won’t count if this doesn’t happen. Edited February 12, 2022 by Bombastinator
Boot camp is no longer viable on Apple Silicon. This applies exclusively to devices built with Apple Silicon. The reality is, although Apple uses ARM technology, much of the original design came from Apple itself. ARM processors depend heavily on the company that creates them. Microsoft has been producing ARM-based systems with Qualcomm for several years, falling short of Apple's performance. Apple has been developing its own chips for over ten years. There’s no sign Microsoft will soon release ARM-powered machines. The volume of x86 software also poses a challenge, making it tough for Microsoft to abandon it soon. Their market dominance further limits their flexibility compared to Apple. Nvidia has long used ARM CPUs, such as the Tegra in the Motorola XOOM and the Nintendo Switch. The challenge lies in the extensive x86 ecosystem, which would deter Microsoft from switching to ARM. They’d need to support both types of processors, but this would come with little encouragement for developers to prioritize ARM products. Apple offered a two-year transition period, expecting software compatibility. While ARM may become important later, it won’t be a reality anytime soon.