Officially you’ll need a Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition of Windows 10, but it’s possible to install it on Home editions with some tinkering. This feature is built right into Windows, but it’s an optional feature you’ll need to enable. There are many programs that allow you to create virtual machines, but in this case, we’re going with Hyper-V. VMs also make it easy to boot up and shut down an operating system when you want to try it, so you don’t have to reboot your PC or have another one at hand. They create an isolated environment so that any files handled inside a VM can’t affect the host operating system. Virtual machines are a great way to test software without damaging your computer. Even if you’ve installed Windows 11 already, you can use a virtual machine to test Insider builds too.
If you’re worried about not enjoying the experience however, you can still try Windows 11 using a virtual machine (VM). As with any newly-launched product, some issues can arise, so some of us are still worried about the impact of the update. Many of us are eager to try out the new features and design changes in the new OS, but there’s some risk involved. Windows 11 is now rolling out to users around the world, and it’s an exciting time as Microsoft is finally bringing a breath of fresh air to Windows.
