Parallels

Parallels is a virtualisation software which can virtualize an operating system such as Windows 10 ARM on macOS. On November 10, 2020, a free version of Parallels 16 was made available in the form of a Technical Preview which allows users to install Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview onto M1 Macs, and some games became playable such as Half-Life 2 and Fallout 2.

Install Windows 10 ARM on Parallels

• Parallels is a commercially paid product, but the Technical Preview is currently free to try.

Windows 10 ARM installation instructions
Visit Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview Sign up with a Microsoft account Download the latest Windows Insider build Download and install Parallels Technical Preview When asked for a VHDX file, point to the Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview build already downloaded

x64 emulation

The initial download of Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview only supports applications which are native to ARM, and many applications will be 'greyed out' or the 'install button' won't be enabled, or there is a 'side-by-side configuration is incorrect' error message. This is due to the fact that x64 applications were not supported.

On December 10, 2020, Microsoft released Windows 10 Inside Preview Build 21277 which enabled x64 emulation, which substantially increased the compatibility of games PC games such as Grand Theft Auto V and FarCry 3.

Enable Dev channel

Open your installed Parallels installation Click Start and then type 'Insider' Click Windows Insider Program Click Link to a Windows Insider account Go to Diagnostics & Feedback settings and turn on optional diagnostic data Click on 'Beta Channel (Recommended)' to switch Insider settings Switch to 'Dev Channel' Click on Windows Update Check for updates A download of a newer build should be available, click Download and install