While Windows 11 is a great operating system with features like Tabbed File Explorer, Live Captions, Android app support and many many upcoming features that are yet to come. That said, users are still on the fence about whether to upgrade to Windows 11 or not. In that case, it's best to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine to test the operating system and check if your preferences fit well with Microsoft's latest desktop OS. So, in this article, we provide you with an exhaustive guide on how to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine. We have provided two easy ways to create a Windows 11 virtual machine. On that note, let's jump to the tutorial.

We have included two ways to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine. First through the built-in Hyper-V Manager and second through the third-party tool VMware. You can expand the table below and move to any section you want.

1. First, you need to download the Windows 11 ISO image. You can go to the Microsoft website and download the official Windows 11 ISO image.

2. After that you need to enable some important settings. First, enter the BIOS and enable "Intel Virtualization Technology" or "AMD-V", based on your CPU manufacturer.