

Make sure you download the right edition and installation language. It can be downloaded for free from Microsoft (about 6 GB). A Windows 11 installation media file (“ISO”).The Windows install doesn’t need all this storage right away, but you’ll run into issues with Windows Update later.

The Windows guest system requires at least 124 GB of storage space.Your system should have at least 12 GB of RAM. Your host system will also require at least 2 GB for itself and the emulation. The Windows guest system requires at least 8 GB of RAM.

Check your BIOS to make sure it’s enabled! (It may be off by default.) All but the cheapest processors should support virtualization.
